Student Assistant in English

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking a part-time student assistant in the English Department on the Gainesville campus. This role involves supporting faculty, handling routine office duties, updating displays, and contributing to department communications and social media.

Applicants should be enrolled for at least six credits, with strong writing/editing skills and ability to manage time. This temporary position offers hands-on experience in an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Any major, not just English, can apply so long as they have the required skills.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty in the English Department under the direction of the Department Head.
• Perform office duties such as maintaining the English Major Lounge, clerical support, posting fliers, and updating the bulletin board.
• Assist with creating and posting news on social media accounts with the social media coordinator.

Skills

Impeccable writing and editing skills

Time management

Proactive in supporting faculty

Education

Enrolled at UNG with 6+ credits

Tools

Canva

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Student Assistant in English

Location: UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 302495

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a student assistant in the English department on the Gainesville campus.

Responsibilities

• The student assistant will support faculty in the English Department under the direction of the Department Head.
• The student will perform various office duties such as maintaining the English Major Lounge, providing clerical support to faculty, creating and posting fliers for various projects, and updating the English Department bulletin board.
• The assistant will also work with our faculty social media coordinator to create and post news on our social media accounts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Applicants should have a working knowledge of Canva (or similar software) and MS Office Suite.
• Applicants should have impeccable writing and editing skills.
• Applicants should be proactive in seeking to support faculty and have the ability to manage their time.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Any major, not just English, can apply so long as they have the required skills.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume, and Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution