Student Administrative Aide Ii - Various Cook County Bureaus

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

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.



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*This is a 10-week temporary full-time position from Monday, June 1, 2026 through Friday, August 7, 2026

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* Minimum Qualifications


* Current enrollment as a full-time graduate degree student in an accredited college or university or


* Current enrollment as a full-time law student in an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications


* Demonstrated skills or academic background in Communication & Outreach; Data Analysis; Public Policy & Strategy; Administration & Operations; Event Planning; or Project Management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


* Skill in the Microsoft Office Suite.


* Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats to clearly articulate issues and analyses in writing.


* Skill in mathematics to maintain statistical records.


* Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.


* 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.

Salary : $20.00/ Hour

Physical Requirements
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.

They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Please contact BHR.WorkforceStrategy@cookcountyil.gov for inquiries about this position

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for ...