Student Worker-Waubonsee Works; On Campus

Overview

Waubonsee Community College offers a 12-week Waubonsee Works Paid Work Experience (PWE). PWEs are funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, in conjunction with the Kane County Regional Office of Reinvestment. All applicants must be certified Waubonsee Works participants to be considered for these positions. PWEs are offered both on and off campus to provide participants with relevant industry work experiences that will increase their employability, improve their soft skills, and allow them to explore the career path they are most interested in.

This position is for a 12-week Waubonsee Works Paid Work Experience. Current PWEs include internal job placements at Waubonsee Community College in the following departments:

• Information Technology
• Bookstore
• Adult Education
• Welding Lab

Waubonsee Works students must apply to this post to be considered for a PWE. Paid Work Experiences last 12 weeks, with a maximum of 20 hours per week, and pay between $13 and $16 per hour. Participating departments will work around student schedules; however, participants are expected to arrive on time and appropriately attired for each scheduled shift of their PWE.

Grant assistance is available to help cover the costs of attire and transportation. Participants may be required to assist in Waubonsee Works events and workshops as directed by their Advisors and are expected to maintain passing grades in their classes during the experience.

• Must be a current participant of the Waubonsee Works Program. The application for the program can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). That application must be accepted prior to continuing this application for a PWE.
• Ability to follow directions and pay close attention to details
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Basic Computer Skills Required

• Cover Letter – No
• Resume – Yes
• References – No (Can be provided at interview)
• Transcripts – No

• Req
  1248
• Grant Funded:
  Yes
• Minimum Starting Rate: 15.55
• Compensation Type:
  Hourly
• Work Schedule:
  
  Varies
• Work Hours:
  
  20 max per week
• Testing:
  No
• Targeted Hire Date:
  Not specified
• Benefits Include:
  Days off on National Holidays and when the college is closed; $25 bookstore credit to buy Waubonsee wear; and flexible schedules.
• Special Instructions:
  Please upload all documents when submitting this application

EOE, including disability and veteran.