STUDENT ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE II - VARIOUS COOK COUNTY BUREAUS

About the position

Assist in impactful projects in one of the fellowship program areas in the County. Assist with various projects and duties to gain first-hand governmental experience, leadership skills, and a civic network. Participate in departmental and independent learning activities and events. Perform work activities applicable to the area of assignment, including human resources, technology, finance, research, clerical/administrative, law and policy. Assist in organizing events and logistics. Consult other staff and leadership for more complex issues and challenges. Complete a final presentation for the assigned project. This is a 10-week temporary full-time position from Tuesday, May 27, 2025 through Friday, August 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist in impactful projects in one of the fellowship program areas in the County.
• Participate in departmental and independent learning activities and events.
• Perform work activities applicable to the area of assignment, including human resources, technology, finance, research, clerical/administrative, law and policy.
• Assist in organizing events and logistics.
• Consult other staff and leadership for more complex issues and challenges.
• Complete a final presentation for the assigned project.

Requirements

• Current enrollment as a full-time graduate degree student in an accredited college or university.
• Current enrollment as a full-time law student in an accredited college or university.
• Degrees awarded outside of the United States must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Skill in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Skill in mathematics to maintain statistical records.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Ability to pay attention to detail to proof, verify, and edit complex data.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, take direction from others, and organize well.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)