Federal Work Study - Student Life

About the role

ECC Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students across various educational levels, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education, and adult basic education. As a community, we prioritize a welcoming campus where everyone feels valued. Each ECC employee plays a crucial role in our mission, and as an employer, we foster a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday: 8am to 7pm
Flexible Rate of Pay: $15.00
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grant Funded

Yes

Job Summary

The position of a Student Worker allows one to be an important asset to the Office of First Year Programs and Student Life by assisting Staff and Student Leaders of clubs/organizations. Student Workers will assist students involved in clubs and organizations make an important impact on the campus by assisting in a variety of tasks. Additionally, Student Workers will be responsible for having a general understanding of Elgin Community College to accurately help customers that visit the campus.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Currently enrolled in a least six (6) ECC credit hours
• Qualify for Federal Work Study (visit financial aid for details)
• Good academic standing (min. 2.5 GPA)
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm about ECC
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills and the potential to develop these skills.

Essential Duties

• Assisting staff with programs and activities
• Acting as front desk personnel
• Data base entry
• Assembly of mailings
• Bulletin Board Postings
• Providing information to students about clubs and other Elgin Community College Services
• Maintain information brochure rack
• Affixing posters to bulletin boards
• Assist with van maintenance and cleaning
• Keeping Office and Kitchen clean and organized
• Storage & Club room clean up
• Pizza Orders
• Issuing Student ID’s

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description

Physical Demands

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10lbs frequently)

Environmental Conditions

Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers. In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.