About the role#
Harper College is hiring a Student Aide to support the Office of Student Financial Assistance. This is a paid, part-time position located on-site in Palatine, Illinois. The role offers a flexible schedule based on your availability, with a maximum of 20 hours per week during regular office hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.
What you'll do#
- Respond to student inquiries via email using Salesforce.
- Conduct high volume calling campaigns using a provided script.
- Manage data entry and analyze reports.
- Assist staff with various projects and campus events.
- Handle general office tasks like copying, filing, scanning, and document intake.
- Answer incoming phone calls from students.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at Harper College with at least six credits per semester.
- Good academic standing.
- Strong communication and phone skills.
- Attention to detail and good organizational habits.
- Ability to meet deadlines, learn quickly, and be reliable.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Palatine, IL.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Flexible, up to 20 hours per week, during Monday-Friday business hours.
About Harper College
Harper College is a higher education institution based in Palatine, Illinois. Founded in 1967, the college provides certificate programs, Associate of Applied Science degrees, and associate transfer degrees. It maintains multiple office locations across the region to support its educational offerings and training programs. The organization employs over 2,000 staff members.
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