Federal Work Study - Student Life Ambassador

Georgia Gwinnett College; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Gwinnett College is seeking energetic students to provide a friendly, efficient customer experience to students, faculty, staff, and guests in various areas. This student role supports basic administrative functions within programming and event planning and reports to the Assistant Director of Student Life and Belonging, assisting with social justice initiatives.

Responsibilities include research, project support, event coordination, front desk duties, and GetInvolved submissions.

Qualifications

• Must have a Federal Work Study award.
• Must be enrolled a minimum of 6 credits at Georgia Gwinnett College.
• Must be in good academic standing and maintain good academic standing for the duration of employment.
• Must be in good conduct standing with Georgia Gwinnett College and maintain good conduct for the duration of employment.
• Student must be proficient on Windows based PC's and skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Good customer services skills with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Willingness to learn new skills to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to work as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Understands various perspectives
• Must know how to utilize campus resources for programming and student guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects, do research, compile assessments, and program management.
• Collaborate with supervisor to create awareness events under various topics.
• Serve as back up-front desk SES to greet guests and assist with projects.
• Collaborates with OSL staff on projects as needed.
• Assist with event management, including room setup and A/V duties.
• Assist with daily OSL tasks, including answering phone calls in a professional manner, collecting mail, filing, scheduling, etc.
• Handle and respond to student inquiries about programs and student involvement.
• Create event submissions and manage updates on GetInvolved.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned related to student programming and other functional areas.

Skills

Windows-based PC proficiency

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

Georgia Gwinnett College enrollment

Tools

GetInvolved platform

A/V equipment (basic)

Job description

Job Summary

The Office of Student Life (OSL) is looking for energetic students to provide a friendly and effective customer experience to all students, faculty, staff, and guests in various areas. This student position will assist with basic administrative functions within programming and event planning. This position will report directly to the Assistant Director of Student Life and Belonging and assist with social justice initiatives at Georgia Gwinnett College.

Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects, do research, compile assessments, and program management
• Collaborate with supervisor to create awareness events under various topics
• Serve as back up-front desk SES to greet guests and assist with projects
• Collaborates with OSL staff on projects as needed.
• Assist with event management, including room setup and A/V duties.
• Assist with daily OSL tasks, including answering phone calls in a professional manner, collecting mail, filing, scheduling, etc.
• Handle and respond to student inquiries about programs and student involvement
• Create event submissions and manage updates on GetInvolved
• Perform administrative duties as assigned related to student programming and other functional areas

Work Hours - Position may require non-standard work hours (nights and weekends).

Required Qualifications

• Must have a Federal Work Study award
• Must be enrolled a minimum of 6 credits at Georgia Gwinnett College
• Must be in good academic standing and maintain good academic standing for the duration of employment.
• Must be in good conduct standing with Georgia Gwinnett College and maintain good conduct for the duration of employment.
• Student must be proficient on Windows based PC's and skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Good customer services skills with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Willingness to learn new skills to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to work as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Understands various perspectives
• Must know how to utilize campus resources for programming and student guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work with people from all backgrounds.
• Must have a strong passion and knowledge for issues of social justice
• Must have a commitment to program management, public relations/social media, assessment, and public speaking as this is a peer education position.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• GGC, Student Affairs, and SISC
• GGC/SISC policies and procedures
• Social Justice
• Program development and implementation
• Flexibility
• Respect for differences
• Written and oral communication
• Ability to function independently
• Ability to work with a variety of groups

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. GGC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy or childbirth), veteran status or military status, genetic information, or disability in employment or admission or access to its programs and activities, as required by Title IX. Inquiries including anyone who feels they have been discriminated against should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX compliance and direct concerns to the GGC Title IX Coordinator, Building B, Suite 3700, [e-mail] or [phone].

For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR Payroll and Benefits at [phone] or email [e-mail].

Hiring Conditions

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.