Visual Arts Student Assistant-Federal Work Study Fall 2026/Spring 2027

Gordon State College; Barnesville (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Gordon State College seeks a Visual Arts Student Assistant under Federal Work Study for Fall 2026/Spring 2027. The role is part-time at Gordon State College, up to 15 hours per week, with a pay rate of $11.00 per hour.

The Student Assistant will support the drawing studio and ceramics studio, ensuring spaces are clean and organized for classes and exhibits. Responsibilities include cleaning studios, reclaiming clay, mixing glazes, and helping with murals or posters.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at Gordon State College in a minimum of six (6) credit hours.
• Must be Federal Work Study eligible.

Responsibilities

• Keep drawing studio (Fine Arts 206) clean, including wiping down drawing tables, sweeping, putting away still life set-ups and some modeling.
• Maintain the ceramics studio, including wiping tables and putting the tools away.
• Vacuum and mop studio.
• Reclaim and process clay, mix glazes, load and unload kilns.
• Frame and unframe work for art shows and changing artwork in display cases.
• Help with other jobs that come up during the semester to include proposed murals, banners or posters.

Skills

Enrolled student

WFSA eligible

Education

Six credit hours minimum

Job description

Job Title: Visual Arts Student Assistant--Federal Work Study Fall 2026/Spring 2027
Location: Gordon State College
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 302252

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

The Student Assistant will keep drawing studio (Fine Arts 206) clean, including wiping down drawing tables, sweeping, putting away still life set-ups and some modeling.

Responsibilities

Maintain the ceramics studio, including wiping tables and putting the tools away.

Vacuum and mop studio.

Reclaim and process clay, mix glazes, load and unload kilns.

Frame and unframe work for art shows and changing artwork in display cases.

Helping with other jobs that come up during the semester to include proposed murals, banners or posters.

Required Qualifications

Must be enrolled at Gordon State College in a minimum of six (6) credit hours.

Must be Federal Work Study eligible.

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

Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.

Student Success: Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.

Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.

Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please email the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at [e-mail]. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a part time position, up to 15 hours per week.

$11.00 per hour.