Debate & Speech Team Student Assistant - Federal Work Study

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking a part-time Debate & Speech Team Student Assistant at the Gainesville campus. In this federal work study role, you will assist the Director of Forensics and the UNG Debate & Speech team with administrative tasks and research responsibilities.

Your tasks will include organizing team meetings, ensuring deadlines are met, and supporting research efforts related to communication theories. Applicants must be enrolled for at least six credit hours at UNG.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks such as responding to emails.
• Ensure the debate & speech team meets deadlines.
• Help organize and carry out the team's weekly meetings.
• Assist the team with research on communication theories.

Skills

Strong writing, research and cataloging

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours

Job description

Job Title: Debate & Speech Team Student Assistant - Federal Work Study

Location: UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 298897

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 university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary: The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Communication, Media & Journalism department on the Gainesville campus. This position would assist the Director of Forensics and the UNG Debate & Speech team with administrative responsibilities and research.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks such as responding to emails, ensuring updated information on digital and print material, etc.
• Ensure the debate & speech team meets deadlines for on and off campus commitments.
• Help organized and carry out the team's weekly meetings and events.
• Assist the team with research on communication theories and current issues.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong writing, research and cataloging.
• Strong communication.
• Time management.

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.

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.

Background Check

• Position of Trust