Work Study - Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment

General Information & Responsibilities

The Federal Work Study Program provides jobs for students at Black Hawk College demonstrating financial need. Eligible students typically work between 6 - 15 hours per week.

In order to qualify for the Federal Work Study Program, you must:

* Receive Financial Aid

* Be approved for Work Study by Financial Aid and Human Resources

* Current BHC student enrolled in 6 or more credit hours per semester

* Cumulative 2.0 GPA (per the Academic Progress Policy

BHC students who don't meet the above eligibility requirements, may be eligible for non-Work Study positions. These positions are subject to budget limitations/availability of funds and are not always available.

Description of Duties

A work-study student will assist our department in providing better support and costumer service to dual credit/dual enrollment students/parents and our high school partners.

Our department would provide the work-study student with several invaluable benefits:

• Practical, hands-on experience in the fields of higher education, specifically in dual credit (growing field nationwide);

• Exposure to higher education administrative processes, student engagement strategies, and educational support mechanisms;

• Interactions with both high school and college environments allow the work-study student to expand their professional network, opening doors to future educational and employment opportunities; and

• Resume enhancements.

Examples of duties include clerical/office work, using a computer and Microsoft Office software, customer service, answering phones, making copies, cleaning work areas/assigned areas, etc.

Education & Experience

* Current BHC student

* Customer Service/Ability to work with the public

Other skills/experience may be requested or specified by the department and/or hiring manager at BHC.

Supplemental Information

The supervisor or hiring manager of a department or area at BHC will review applications and contact you should they wish to schedule an interview. Anyone hired for Work Study positions at BHC will be required to complete an online employment application, a background check, and required paperwork with the Human Resources Department within 3 days of hire.

Be sure to specify your availability to work as well as any areas of interest you have/career goals in the employment application or your application materials.

Work Study/Student Worker Employees are paid current IL minimum wage - $15.00/hr

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.