City Colleges of Chicago · 8 hours ago
Federal Work Study - Money Management Peer Finance Coach
Chicago, IL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad
$17/hr - $17/hrCity Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is the largest community college system in Illinois, providing education to over 70,000 students annually. The Federal Work Study - Money Management Peer Finance Coach will assist students with financial literacy and aid applications, helping them manage their financial needs while pursuing their education.
AlumniCommunitiesE-LearningEducationHigher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist Student Financial Aid Advisor in performing outreach activities, such as Resource Fairs, financial literacy, Financial Aid events and or campus related events
Assist students with project go related duties
Assist in the completion of financial aid applications and public benefits processes
Peer Financial Counselors are expected to become adept at learning and understanding financial aid programs and public benefit options, which may be available to meet a wide range of student needs
Peer Financial Counselor will also serve any community members looking to get information on applying for financial aid or wrap around services
Some Services will include:
Students can talk with a Peer Financial Coach, have your financial needs evaluated and receive confidential advice in a comfortable environment
Create a financial survival plan for college
Learn how to identify and track expenses during and after college
Access free tax preparation software
Locate external financial education resources
Apply for governmental wrap around services (i.e. Snap, Medicaid, Child Care Assistance)
Learn how to gain additional financial resources such as scholarships, financial aid, and part-time employment/work study or government assistance
Create a personalized financial plan for your remaining time until graduation
Learn how to obtain, interpret and understand your personal credit report / score
Understand the impact of identity theft and learn how to avoid it
Graduate with a plan for repaying your student loans and personal debt
Discover other offices and agencies on campus or in the community that could aid you may need
Learn about new business startup opportunities & legislature
Qualification
Required
GPA of 2.0
Consistently maintain 6 credit hours each semester
Enrolled in a degree program
Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Adhere to college's confidentiality policy
Successfully pass background/drug screening
Above average skills in: Interacting with people; assisting with online applications, and researching information
Excellent skills in: Making students feel comfortable about discussing personal, private information
Ability to prioritize student service experiences
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 of 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'
Benefits
Free mandatory training on peer financing
Company
City Colleges of Chicago
City Colleges of Chicago is a school.
Founded in 1911
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2023-01-20Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
CM Winters
Assistant Professor & Department Chairperson
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