One Summer Chicago - Intern - Wilbur Wright College

ONE SUMMER CHICAGO – INTERN
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

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.

One Summer Chicago is an initiative that provides youth with employment and enrichment opportunities during the summer months. One Summer Chicago offers summer employment to youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Most programs are between 20 and 25 hours per week.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The One Summer Chicago initiative 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.

One Summer Chicago jobs are available in areas such as academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers and off-campus locations.

DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS

• Admissions: Provides direction, instruction, and support to prospective students seeking to complete the online application via the Admission Zoom chat or in-person. Conducts virtual campus tours and call campaigns. Remote and in-person (hybrid) work arrangements are anticipated for this role.
• Advising: Provides support to new and returning students seeking to schedule appointments with college advisors. Assists with new student orientation, call campaigns, and Advising Zoom chat. Supports with mailings and general office work. Remote and in-person (hybrid) work arrangements are anticipated for this role.
• Adult Education: Provides direction, instruction, and support to prospective students seeking to register for English as a second language (ESL) or high school equivalency (HSE) courses. Assists with Adult Education Zoom chat. Remote and in-person (hybrid) work arrangements are anticipated for this role.
• Academic Support/Tutoring: Provides support to students seeking to schedule appointments with tutors, triages and signs students into their appointments, conducts tutoring outreach initiatives, answers questions from visitors, and completes special projects such as creating content for the social media page. Remote and in-person options are available for this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Student will assist at 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.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be 14 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Have permission to participate from a parent or guardian if under the age of 18.
• Be a City of Chicago resident.
• Current City Colleges of Chicago students that were or are enrolled in courses for the Spring 2021, Summer 2021, or Fall 2021 term(s).
• Complete One Summer Chicago online application here .

Minimum Qualifications:

• Available to participate in the program starting July 6, 2021, and end on August 13, 2021. These dates may be subject to change depending on the department/partner organization.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 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.
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and demonstrably self-motivated.

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.