FWS-Gen Education Assistant

State-of-Georgi; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Georgia, through the South Georgia Technical College campus in Americus, invites you to join a Federal Work-Study education assistant role. The position offers hands-on clerical support in a university-style office environment and pays $10.00 per hour with a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Applicants must be enrolled for Fall 2026, eligible for FWS, and ready to complete background checks and Georgia HR paperwork.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Fall Semester 2026 for at least six (6) credit hours.
• Must be approved for Federal Student Aid for the applicable award year.
• Must be eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program.
• Must be making satisfactory academic progress.
• Must complete a criminal background check and/or credit check, if applicable.
• Must complete all required State of Georgia employment paperwork through the Human Resources Office before beginning work.
• Students may not begin working until all required hiring process has been completed and approved.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support: filing, copying, bulk scanning, data entry, word processing, faxing, shredding, and clerical tasks.
• Answer telephone calls and assist customers with inquiries.
• Distribute memos and help with routine documentation.
• Assist instructors with administrative duties as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and handle information confidentially.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Enrollment in Fall 2026

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: FWS-Gen Education Assistant Agency: South Georgia Technical College Job Requisition ID: JR0000002960 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details: $10.00 PER HOUR. THE STUDENT MAY WORK UP TO 20 HOURS PER WEEK. STUDENTS MAY NOT EXCEED 225 HOURS PER SEMESTER.

Job Description: Campus: Americus

Job Responsibilities

The General Education Department is seeking a Federal Work-Study student to provide general office support. Duties may include filing, making copies, bulk scanning, data entry, word processing, faxing, shredding, running errands, typing, distributing memos, answering telephone calls, and other clerical duties as assigned.

The student must have strong customer service and communication skills.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in Fall Semester 2026 for at least six (6) credit hours. Must be approved for Federal Student Aid for the applicable award year. Must be eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program. Must be making satisfactory academic progress. Must complete a criminal background check and/or credit check, if applicable. Must complete all required State of Georgia employment paperwork through the Human Resources Office before beginning work. Students may not begin working until all required hiring process has been completed and approved.

Background Requirements

Candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Compensation $10.00 per hour Hours

The student may work up to 20 hours per week, depending on Federal Work-Study eligibility and available funding. Work hours will be flexible to accommodate the student's class schedule. Generally, the student will work approximately two hours per day, four to five days per week. Students may not exceed 225 hours per semester.

Reports To Assigned Instructor

Application Deadline Until Filled

Notice

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check, shall be conducted on all candidates prior to employment with South Georgia Technical College.

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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.