College Work Study Financial Coach - (00012339)

General Responsibilities

• Aid Student Financial Aid Advisor in outreach activities like Resource Fairs, financial literacy events, and campus-related events.
• Assist students with project-related duties.
• Support the completion of financial aid applications and public benefits processes.
• Develop expertise in financial aid programs and public benefit options to address a variety of student needs.
• Provide information and support to community members seeking assistance with financial aid or related services.

Qualifications

• GPA of 2.0
• Maintain 6 credit hours each semester;
• Enrolled in a degree program
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress;
• Comply with college's confidentiality policy;
• Pass background/drug screening;
• Outstanding skills in: interacting with people, assisting with online applications, and researching information;
• Exceptional skills in: making students feel comfortable discussing personal, private information;
• Ability to prioritize student service experiences.

Eligibility Requirements

• 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;
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit semester hours;
• Must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate;
• Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students);
• Must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions;
• 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;
• Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago;
• Excellent oral communication skills;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Promote a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago;
• Adhere to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to relate to students from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.

Pay

The salary is: $19.00/hour. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.