SES Technology Student Assistant- Institutional Student Worker

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the universitys signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNGs Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an SES Technology Student Assistant. The SES Technology Student Assistant supports the Director of Strategic Technology Initiatives and the Division of Student Engagement & Success by assisting with form building, data entry, and configuration across enterprise systems, generating routine reports, and contributing to data audits, cleanup, and mail-merge projects. This role also drafts end-user documentation and training materials, participates in user-acceptance testing, and helps maintain the divisions technology knowledge base and help-ticket form library. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-directed UNG student with strong computer literacy who can be trusted with confidential student and institutional data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with form building, configuration, and data entry across SES enterprise systems
• Generate routine reports and support data audits, cleanup, and mail-merge projects
• Draft end-user documentation, quick-reference guides, and training materials
• Participate in user-acceptance testing of new system features and configurations
• Maintain the SES technology knowledge base and help-ticket form library
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and institutional data accessed in the role
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new software platforms quickly
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Forms, Teams)
• Familiarity with UNG Connect or other educational technology is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear written communication for documentation and email
• Ability to work independently between supervisor check-ins
• Discretion in handling confidential student information

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
• Must successfully complete a background investigation prior to start (Position of Trust)

Preferred Qualifications

• Open to all majors; Computer Science, Information Technology, or Data Science preferred

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust