Financial Aid Assistant III (Part-Time)

About the role

ECC Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students across various educational levels, fostering a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued. As an employer, ECC supports its employees through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule

This is a Part-Time Support Staff position at grade 9, with an hourly pay rate of $16.64 to $19.00. The offer is based on education and experience, aligned with the College's compensation philosophy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Pay

The offer is based on education and experience, aligned with the College’s compensation philosophy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Schedule

As required by the department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable skill in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Working skills in problem-solving and the ability to recommend improvements to process flow.
• Working skill in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working skills in interpersonal interaction to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Working skills in verbal and written communication.
• Working skills in customer service techniques.
• Working skills in internet search functions and ability to navigate various sites.
• Working skill in operating a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment as well as learning and adapting to new and updated programs and technology.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required by the department’s needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable skill in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Working skills in problem-solving and the ability to recommend improvements to process flow.
• Working skill in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working skills in interpersonal interaction to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Working skills in verbal and written communication.
• Working skills in customer service techniques.
• Working skills in internet search functions and ability to navigate various sites.
• Working skill in operating a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment as well as learning and adapting to new and updated programs and technology.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required by the department’s needs.

Skills

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable skill in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Working skills in problem-solving and the ability to recommend improvements to process flow.
• Working skill in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working skills in interpersonal interaction to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Working skills in verbal and written communication.
• Working skills in customer service techniques.
• Working skills in internet search functions and ability to navigate various sites.
• Working skill in operating a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment as well as learning and adapting to new and updated programs and technology.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when required by the department’s needs.

Benefits

• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Demands

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

Environmental Conditions

Typical office or administrative

Current SSECCA Union Member Information

The initial posting date for this position is 06/02/2026. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 06/10/2026 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

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.