Federal Work Study - Student Engagement (Floyd)

Inside Higher Ed; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Georgia seeks a Federal Work Study - Student Engagement intern to assist with daily functions at the Floyd campus. Responsibilities include office support, event assistance, and maintaining student services. Applicants must be currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College and meet certain academic criteria for eligibility. This part-time role offers an hourly wage of $12.00 and aims to enhance students' skills while they further their education.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College.
• Must be Pell Grant eligible (FAFSA).
• Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Must have an unmet need based on total cost of attendance.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support the college's mission and values.
• Perform daily functions of the Student Engagement Office.
• Assist with set-up and break down of campus events.
• Maintain the Student Center and post event flyers.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Customer service experience

Effective communication

Critical thinking and problem solving

Education

Currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College

Pell Grant eligibility

Making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Job description

Job Title: Federal Work Study - Student Engagement (Floyd)

Location: GHC - Floyd Campus

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 277653

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About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

Student will assist with daily functions of the Office of Student Engagement on the Floyd campus to improve service to the students. Georgia Highlands College offers excellent opportunities for students to grow their skills while furthering their education.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
• Performs daily functions of the Student Engagement Office including answering phone, copying, faxing, and maintaining campus postings.
• Assists with set-up and break down of campus events.
• Posts event flyers.
• Helps to maintain the Student Center.
• Participates in mandatory training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College.
• Must be Pell Grant eligible (FAFSA).
• Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Must have an unmet need based on total cost of attendance of student.

Proposed Salary: $12.00 per hour

Optional Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to operate Microsoft office.
• Understanding of customer service with some experience.
• Ability to follow specific directions and instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to work independently on a task and to utilize appropriate critical thinking, decision making and problem solving within area of responsibility.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at [e-mail]

For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at [phone] or [e-mail]

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 Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Online Audio and Video Media