Student Aide - Federal Work Study - Cultural Center

Responsibilities

Duties of Position: 

Will positively represent the department to fellow students, faculty, staff, administrators, and visitors and perform a range of roles including research, data analyses, event planning, special projects and participating on campus committees. 

• Assisting with the management of department social media account including post creation and scheduling. 
• Assisting with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs.
• Researching best practices at other colleges.
• Participating in team trainings and readings to stay informed on DEI related news and culturally competent practices.
• Supporting programs sponsored by the department.
• Representing the department during informational/outreach/committee meetings.
• Distributing general information about the office and its programs and services.
• Compiling/analyzing data.
• Covering the reception desk and lounge area at the Cultural Center.
• Providing customer service and event support in the Cultural Center. 
• Managing a range of office projects
• Completing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements: In order to apply for this position, you must be a current Harper College student, enrolled in at least six credits per semester (three for summer)

Experience Requirements: Student employees must have strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, creativity, cultural awareness and sensitivity and the ability to complete a broad range of responsibilities/projects with limited supervision. Student employees must also have strong customer service skills and an interest in research, as well as an interest in participating in events and discussions. 

Schedule Information: *Please include your availability in your resume or cover letter.*

Will determine schedule based on student's availability.  Must have some availability to work during the following hours:

Maximum hours per week: 15 hours

We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College  typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at: 

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