Overview:

This student employee would assist the two Principal Accountants who process checks, invoices, etc. There is a need to keep the paperwork/emails flowing so payments can be processed.

Campus Location:

Des Plaines

Length of Employment:

April 2026- May 2027, with opportunity to renew

Can a student do homework in this position?

Never

Hours Available:

Monday- Friday, 20 hours per week.

Schedule Flexibility:

Flexible hours are acceptable.

Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes :

-Open mail, scan invoices, save and send to the different departments (CD, CM, CT, TW, TC)

- Open emails, save invoices, and send to departments (CD, CM, CT, TW, TC)

- Filing/scanning in Journal Entries (CD, CM, CT, TW, TC)

- Data entry for simple invoices (CD, CM, CT, TW, TC)

- Other duties assigned (CD, CM, CT, TW, TC)

Student Employment Learning Outcomes Defined:

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified 8 career readiness competencies that broadly prepare college students for a successful transition into the workplace. Listed in alphabetical order, they include:

1. Career and Self-Development (CD)

2. Communication (CM)

3. Critical Thinking (CT)

4. Equity and Inclusion (EI)

5. Leadership (LD)

6. Professionalism (PF)

7. Teamwork (TW)

8. Technology (TC)

For more information about the NACE Career Readiness Competencies, please visit www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/.

Candidate Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Other abilities):

- Must be enrolled at Oakton College in at least 6 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Employment over the summer is allowed for students taking at least 1 credit class during the summer, or students continuing registration into the following fall semester.

- Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good standing at Oakton College.

- Must be eligible to work in the United States.

- Must have organizational skills, professionalism, preferred exposure to an office experience.

Application Process: Please contact Melita Roque at meroque@oakton.edu with questions.