Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Biology Lab Assistant

FEDERAL WORK STUDY \u2013 BIOLOGY LAB ASSISTANT

HAROLD WASHINGTON CAMPUS \u2013 BIOLOGY 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:

• Student worker will responsible for preparations of reagents, solutions, and cleaning of glassware.
• Maintenance of prep labs including setting up classrooms before labs and cleaning after labs.
• Flexible Hours, Monday-Saturday availability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The student will be properly trained before performing this task
• Professional demeanor and great customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligibility Requirements:

\u00a7 Applicants must be 16years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States

\u00a7 Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago

\u00a7 Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes

\u00a7 Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate

\u00a7 Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)

\u00a7 Applicants must be in "good standing" \u2013 no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions

\u00a7 Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago

\u00a7 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.

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Additional Information

• Salary Range: $17.00 Per Hour