Federal Study - Management Peer Finance Coach

Overview

Federal Work Study – Money Management Peer Financial Coach for Olive-Harvey College, Financial Aid Department. City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is the largest community college system in Illinois, comprising seven colleges and five satellite sites, serving more than 70,000 students annually.

The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) is a federally funded program that provides subsidized part-time employment for eligible students to assist with postsecondary financial needs. CCC complies with the Department of Education’s regulations for the FWS program and offers students this opportunity.

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 may use their wages toward educational and living expenses. FWS jobs are available in academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers and several off-campus locations.

The Money Management (M&M) Center will serve as a resource to prospective and new students. Financial literacy helps improve financial capability in youth and communities. The Peer Financial Coach will assist students with applying for financial aid programs, public benefits, and various financial resources available for eligible students enrolled in a degree or certificate.

• Assist Student Financial Aid Advisor in outreach activities, such as Resource Fairs, financial literacy events, Financial Aid events and campus-related events.
• Assist students with project-related duties.
• Assist in the completion of financial aid applications and public benefits processes.
• Peer Financial Counselors are expected to learn and understand financial aid programs and public benefit options to meet a wide range of student needs.
• Peer Financial Counselors will assist community members seeking information on applying for financial aid or wrap-around services.
• Some services include:
• Students can talk with a Peer Financial Coach, have their financial needs evaluated and receive confidential advice in a comfortable environment.
• Create a financial survival plan for college.
• Learn how to identify and track expenses during and after college.
• Access free tax preparation software.
• Apply for governmental wrap-around services (e.g., SNAP, Medicaid, Child Care Assistance).
• Learn how to gain additional financial resources such as scholarships, financial aid, and part-time employment/work study or government assistance.
• Create a personalized financial plan for remaining time until graduation.
• Learn how to obtain, interpret and understand your personal credit report/score.
• Understand the impact of identity theft and how to avoid it.
• Graduate with a plan for repaying student loans and personal debt.
• Discover other offices and agencies on campus or in the community that could provide aid.
• Learn about new business startup opportunities and legislation.

• GPA of 2.0
• Consistently maintain 6 credit hours each semester
• Enrolled in a degree program
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Adhere to college’s confidentiality policy
• Successfully pass background/drug screening
• Above average skills in Interacting with people; assisting with online applications, and researching information
• Excellent skills in making students feel comfortable about discussing personal, private information
• Ability to prioritize student service experiences

• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and be 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 semester hours of 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 CCC academic restrictions
• Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago

All positions are employment at-will.

Student worker rate is $17.00/hr if variance from $17.00/hr is required, College HR/Recruitment must discuss with District Compensation. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

Note: All Peer Financial Coaches must attend a free mandatory training on peer financing in which the College will train and certify you to speak with fellow students and community members.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.