Wilbur Wright College - Federal Study

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Wilbur Wright College

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States.
• Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit semester hours.
• 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”.
• To be considered for a Work-Study position, your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be fully completed and processed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma is required, or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago.
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.
• $17.00 or $19.00/hr.
• Offered rate will be determined based on whether assigned location is on campus or off campus.

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DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT

FWS roles are available in the following departments:

• Adult Education
• Office of Instruction
• Records/Registrar
• Engineering (Academic)
• Library
• Recruiting and Admissions

Essential Duties for all FWS Departmental Assistants:

• Under the supervision of the designated staff member, the Federal Work-Study Departmental Assistant provides general support services to the assigned department.
• Answers incoming phone calls, forwards calls to the appropriate personnel, and takes messages when individuals are unavailable.
• Assists staff in the day-to-day functions of the assigned department.
• Provides support on various projects and assignments as needed.
• Manages calendars by scheduling appointments and updating with events.
• Provides general office support, including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and word processing.
• Possesses a high level of confidentiality.
• Exudes a high level of professionalism.
• Performs related duties as required.

LAB ASSISTANT

FWS roles are available in the following departments:

• Physical Science
• Biology

Essential Duties for all FWS Lab Assistants:

• Under the general direction of the assigned supervisor, the Student Lab Sciences Assistant performs laboratory duties in the assigned lab or department.
• Monitors and assists students during laboratory use.
• Assists lab instructor in lab supply maintenance.
• Responsible for upkeep of laboratory equipment and cleanliness of lab.
• Provides student access to equipment and lab tools
• Provides general office support including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and word processing.
• Performs related duties as required.

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