College Study Student - Healthy Food Market Assistant; Wellness Center

Financial Aid - College Work Study Student

MAL
0001969 Requisition #

Sep 07, 2023 Post Date

The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) is a federally-funded financial aid program that provides subsidized part-time employment for eligible students in order to assist them with postsecondary financial needs. City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) complies with the Department of Education’s regulations regarding the FWS program and allows students to benefit from this opportunity.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The FWS program encourages students to gain experience in their prospective fields by placing them in areas and departments aligned with their area of study whenever possible. Students are able to use their wages towards educational and living expenses.

FWS jobs are available in areas such as academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers, and several off-campus locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Students will engage in distribution of goods for Healthy Food Market.
• This is a student-facing role within the Wellness Center
• Will assist in clerical duties, as needed to support the department.
• Adhere to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Eligibility Requirement:

• Must be a part of the Student Financial Aid Program and approved for Federal Work-Study
• Must successfully pass CCC hiring process (may include criminal background check & drug screening if sensitive responsibilities are in the job description)
• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States
• Must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago – Malcolm X College must be the home campus.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes
• Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate
• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)
• Applicants must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions
• Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago
• All positions are “employment at-will”

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago
• Must attend trainings and workshops as required
• Must possess strong communication skills
• Organized and personable
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills or the willingness to grow in this area
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and demonstrably self-motivated
• Have a willingness to learn
• Be consistent
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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