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City Colleges of Chicago

College Work Study Student- Library Assistant

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A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.

$39,866 / year median in Illinois

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College Work Study Student- Library Assistant City Colleges of Chicago - 3.6 Chicago, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $17.05 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Customer service Writing skills High school diploma or GED Full Job Description
FEDERAL WORK STUDY - LIBRARY ASSISTANT HAROLD WASHINGTON CAMPUS - LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education. The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) is a federally-funded financial aid program that provides subsidized part-time employment for eligible students in order to assist them with postsecondary financial needs. City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) complies with the Department of Education's regulations regarding the FWS program and allows students to benefit from this opportunity.
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 are available in areas such as academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers and several off-campus locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Staffing the circulation desk and assisting library users with basic questions. Assistance with use of printers, copiers & scanners. Additional responsibilities such as reshelving books and shelf reading. Additional projects as department deems needed. Basic reading and writing skills are required as Library Assistant will also be required to assist in clerical duties.
Monday & Wednesday:
9am-12pm,
Tuesday & Thursday:
3pm -8pm
QUALIFICATIONS
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and 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 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 City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions Applicants 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. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hour pre-credit of credit classes. Must be a part of the Students Financial Aid Program and approved for Federal Work Study. Must successfully pass CCC hiring process (Including criminal background check & drug screening if "sensitive' responsibilities are in the job description) Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative. Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.
Salary Range:
$17.05 per hour Offered rate will be determined based on whether assigned location is on campus or off campus. City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional Information