Student Organization/Event Support Assistant - Federal Work Study

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 a federal work study student in the Center for Student Engagement & Leadership department on the Dahlonega campus. The Student Organization Assistants in the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership assist with day-to-day operations within the office and assist with event set-ups/ breakdowns of student organizations. This position is often the first point of contact for patrons of the Building and supports student organizations and/or departmental events occurring in the evening and during weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serves as receptionist for the office by answering phones, greeting guests, and assisting patrons
• Provides clerical support for staff members in the department.
• Serves as the point of contact for all evening and weekend shifts to assist with reservations, set-ups, and securing the building at the end of their shift.
• Assists the Department with student organization reservations through the event management system and UNG Connect.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work with moderate supervision and demonstrate personal initiative.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift and squat 25+ lbs. to set up and move event equipment like tables and chairs.
• Knowledge of UNG Connect preferred.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.

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.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award

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 t

o 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