FWS - Admissions

State-of-Georgi; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Georgia is seeking a Federal Work Study Admissions Assistant. This part-time role pays $13.50 per hour and requires work approximately 19 hours per week, through Gwinnett Technical College's Student Affairs Division.

The position reports to the Director of Admissions and Coordinator and supports the Admissions Office with clerical tasks. Under close supervision, you will assist with routine activities, answer inquiries from internal and external customers, and help manage materials

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student at Gwinnett Technical College eligible for Federal Work Study funds.
• Available approximately 19 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing routine activities and special projects.
• Provide information to internal and external customers.
• Assist department personnel as needed.
• Make copies of materials as needed.
• Support Admissions Office and related personnel.

Skills

Use computer programs

Multi-tasking

Customer support

Judgment

Issue resolution

Job description

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Job Title: FWS - Admissions Job Requisition ID: JR0000001002 Number of Openings: 1 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: 13.50/HR. Job Description: This job is a Federal Work Study, non-benefited position in the Student Affairs Division that reports to the Director of Admissions and Coordinator.

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally funded program by the Department of Education. This program provides part-time jobs for undergraduate students with significant financial need and is administered by the FWS Coordinator, and the Office of Financial Aid, in accordance with the law, federal regulations, and with instructions from the United States Department of Education.

Salary - $13.50 per

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Gwinnett Technical College student who is in good academic standing and eligible for funds through the Federal Work Study Program for the current semester.
• Candidates must be available approximately 19 hours per week.

Technical Competencies

• Ability to use computer programs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and prioritize workload
• Ability to provide support services to both internal and external customers
• Ability to use proper judgment in selecting which issues to handle or re-direct
• Ability to identify customers’ issues and provide satisfactory resolution

Preferred Qualifications

• In addition to the minimum qualifications, one to two years of office experience.

Job Description Summary: Under close supervision, provides clerical support and office assistance to Admissions Office and related personnel.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards

• Assists in organizing and executing routine activities and special projects
• Provide information to internal and external customers
• Other duties as assigned
• Make copies of materials as needed
• Assist department personnel as needed
• Provide information regarding Gwinnett Technical College to internal and external customers
• 75% Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work
• 75% Operates effectively within the organizational structure
• 75% Demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior (Performed by all incumbents)
• Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility
• Seeks out and accepts increased responsibility
• Displays a "can do" approach to work
• Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise
• Seeks alternative solutions
• Does things before being asked or forced to by events
• Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals
• Shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately
• Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately
• Provides customer service
• 25% Physical Demands

Physical Demands

• Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources
• Requires having a P-Card
• Driving is a responsibility of this position
• This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care
• This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
• This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation
• This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation
• This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation
• This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation
• This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation
• Noisy environments
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Gwinnett Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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