Malcolm X College - Federal Work-Study Opportunities

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 are able to use their wages towards educational and living expenses.

FWS Jobs Available

• ACADEMIC SUPPORT/TUTORING CENTER
• ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VIRTUAL CHAT HOST/ZOOM
• ADVISING
• BUSINESS AND FINANCE OFFICE
• COMMUNITY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
• DENTAL HYGIENE
• FINANCIAL AID
• FITNESS CENTER/GYM
• HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
• LIBRARY
• MEDICAL ASSISTING
• OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
• OFFICE OF INSTRUCTION
• RECORDS/REGISTRAR
• SAFETY & SECURITY
• SCHOOL OF NURSING
• SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
• TRANSFER CENTER
• VIRTUAL HOSPITAL
• WEST SIDE LEARNING CENTER

Minimum Qualifications

• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.
• General computer skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills or the willingness to grow in this area.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and demonstrably self-motivated.
• Willingness to learn.
• Consistency.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Duties for all FWS Department Assistants

• Assist at reception desk, greeting students, faculty and staff entering office.
• Assist staff in the day-to-day functions of the office.
• Provide support on various projects and assignments as needed.
• Provide general office support including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry.
• Works with department staff on special assignments that may include filling, completing spreadsheets, making copies, creating flyers, assisting at special events, etc.
• Assist as a greeter for the department interacting with other students, faculty, and staff and checking in students that have appointments or walk-in for assistance.
• Other duties as needed.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for FWS Department Assistants

• No lab experience required.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Essential Duties for FWS Lab Assistants

• Set up lab items for specific labs.
• Place inventory items on shelves.
• Organize and label lab items.
• Give tours of labs as needed.
• Replace old medicine bottles with new ones.
• Scan papers into specified folders.
• Other duties as needed.

Essential Duties for FWS Digital Media Assistants

• Create content for various social media platforms.
• Monitor various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for insightful conversations.
• Analyze analytics to gauge the success of campaigns.
• Understand the overall concept of the Pipeline to Careers in Healthcare program, including what we do, who we serve, project goals, and how we support the college.
• Provide suggestions for improving the experience for our target population on social platforms and internal processes.
• Learn and become proficient in internal software systems.
• Aid in preparing digital media campaign performance reports.
• Other duties as needed.

Essential Duties for FWS Fitness Center Assistants

• Assist at the reception desk, greeting students, faculty, and staff entering office.
• Assists staff in the day-to-day functions of the office.
• Provides support on various projects and assignments as needed.
• Provides general office support including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry.
• Check members/guest in through mind/body app.
• Schedule personal training and other service appointments for PFT trainers.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Oversight of sports lab rules are being upheld by members and guest.
• Give equipment orientations to new members/guests (operation/safety).
• Other duties as needed.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for FWS Fitness Center Assistants

• Commits to supporting students towards academic and transfer success.
• Promotes a positive role model for transfer students.
• Must complete the Transfer Leadership Series or equivalent transfer training.
• Prior mentorship/tutoring experience is helpful, but not required.

Essential Duties for FWS Transfer Center Assistants

• Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Transfer Ambassador acts as the CCC student representative to prospective students, current students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Provides transfer mentorship for up to 25 currently enrolled students.
• Helps guide current students towards CCC resources (College Advisor, Transfer Center, DAC, Tutoring, Wellness, etc.).
• Answers questions that students may have about student life at one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Provides information about university partnerships and how to enroll.
• Encourages student participation in CCC transfer and university partner events.
• Copies materials used for transfer fairs, workshops and conferences.
• Sets a positive/supportive introduction to the transfer student experience for new and returning students.
• Other duties as needed.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for FWS Transfer Center Assistants

• Major and Top 10 colleges/universities have been declared/decided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.