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FEDERAL WORK STUDY – CERAMIC LAB ASSISTANT
HAROLD WASHINGTON CAMPUS – ART & ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT
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:
- Organize and maintain ceramic department supplies, including proper tool storage and location.
- Answer basic student questions regarding lab procedures and tool availability.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared lab spaces.
- Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or supply needs to lab staff or faculty.
- Must have completed or be currently enrolled in ART 196 – Beginning Ceramics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Eligibility Requirements:
§ Applicants must be 16years 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.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word/ Data Entry
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Strong math/counting skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Attention to detail.
- 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.