Job Title: Student Employment Coordinator (HR Coordinator-Level Role)

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Higher Education

Compensation: $20–$22 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, hybrid schedule with 4 days onsite and 1 flexible remote day each week

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Our client is a respected institution located in the heart of downtown Chicago, known for its commitment to the arts, media, and liberal studies. Serving thousands of students across a wide range of degree programs, the college provides a collaborative and creative environment for both learners and staff.

Job Description:

Addison Group is seeking a Student Employment Coordinator to join our client’s student support team. This is a contract role (4–6 months) with the potential to extend or become permanent. You’ll be the go-to administrative contact for student workers and campus managers, supporting hiring, payroll, and compliance efforts for on-campus employment programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to student and staff inquiries related to employment via email and phone in a professional and timely manner
• Manage student hiring paperwork and assist in onboarding both new hires and rehires
• Coordinate with internal departments (HR, payroll, student services, etc.) to troubleshoot employment issues
• Process payroll entries and ensure accurate documentation for student workers
• Draft and distribute employment communications and policy updates to stakeholders
• Monitor and enforce employment policy compliance in accordance with college, state, and federal guidelines
• Support federal work-study and off-campus employment programs, including communication with external partners
• Assist in internship program logistics and support career events as needed
• Handle employment verification requests and unemployment claims
• Maintain confidentiality while managing employment files and sensitive data
• Other administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in HR, payroll, or student employment administration
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Familiarity with student employment and/or federal work-study policies preferred
• Experience using systems like PeopleSoft is highly desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Prior experience in higher education is a plus

Additional Details:

• Contract Duration: 4–6 months (possibility of extension or temp-to-hire)
• Dress Code: Business casual

Perks:

• Flexible hybrid schedule (remote day varies by week)
• Great opportunity to gain higher education experience
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative HR/career development team
• Downtown Chicago location close to transit and amenities

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.