FWS - Assistant - Student - Recruitment

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

Job summary

A multi-campus educational institution seeks a part-time Assistant for Recruitment to support its operations across various campuses. Responsibilities include general office support, customer service, and organizing events for prospective students. Candidates must be current undergraduate students at GHC and meet specific academic requirements. This role offers $12 per hour for up to 19 hours per week, providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a current GHC undergraduate student.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) currently being met.
• Required to be enrolled for at least six credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Support college's mission and comply with regulations.
• Provide general office support assistance.
• Assist with front desk and customer service.

Skills

Ability to follow specific directions

Effective communication

Independent work and critical thinking

Professional interaction with students and families

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current GHC undergraduate student

Job description

Title: FWS - Assistant - Student - Recruitment

Location: GHC - Floyd Campus; GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site; GHC - Marietta Instr. Site; GHC - Paulding Instr. Site

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 290137

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 and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online. We are a growing, progressive institution with opportunities for employees to grow in a fast‑paced, challenging environment that encourages wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts have earned numerous awards, honors, and countless success stories for students and employees, including semifinalist recognition for the 2023 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary
This position provides support for Recruitment and other functions across all GHC campuses.

Must be a current GHC student.

Responsibilities

• Understand, support, and carry out the college’s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
• Provide general office support assistance.
• Assist with HUB front desk and VHUB customer service as needed.
• Support ticketing system and phone queue operations.
• Assist with display creation and maintenance.
• Assist with the creation and posting of advertisements such as flyers and signs.
• Assist with stock maintenance, including inventorying supplies and promotional/giveaway items (swag).
• Assist with campus events, tours, and activities for prospective students and families.
• Follow up with prospective students for outstanding documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current GHC undergraduate student.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) currently being met.
• Current‑Year FAFSA on file with all verifications and any other requirements complete.
• Currently enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours (in most instances).
• Some prior experience preferred, but not required. Job‑specific training will be provided.

Salary
US$12 per hour, up to 19 hours per week.

Optional Documents to Attach

• Resume.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to follow specific directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to work independently on a task and utilize appropriate critical thinking skills.
• Ability to talk to students and families professionally and passionately.
• Proactive, self‑starter, and highly motivated.

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

Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, demonstration of eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Offers are made subject to applicable federal and state laws, the institutional statutes, rules, regulations, and the Board of Regents (BOR) policies.

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, leave of absence, compensation and training.