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Job Title: Federal Work Study Program - Library Assistant (Cartersville)
Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 296754
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 degree and bachelor¿s degree options both in the classroom and online.
We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary The FWS Student Assistant position provides support for various functions within the library and testing work environments and offers excellent opportunities for students to grow their skills while furthering their education.Responsibilities
¿ Must be currently enrolled in classes at Georgia Highlands College
¿ Must be Pell Grant eligible (FAFSA)
¿ Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
¿ Must have an unmet need based on total cost of attendance of student
Proposed Salary
$12 per hour
Optional Documents to Attach
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu
For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
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, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 296754
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 degree and bachelor¿s degree options both in the classroom and online.
We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary The FWS Student Assistant position provides support for various functions within the library and testing work environments and offers excellent opportunities for students to grow their skills while furthering their education.Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to library users in person and by phone
- Utilize library management system (LMS) to process borrowing and returning of library materials
- Basic reference duties, such as answering questions on basic searching, technology, college, information, directions, and similar tasks
- Maintenance of physical library materials, such as shelving, shifting books, shelf reading, and inventory
- Assists with display creation and maintenance as well as posting of marketing materials
- Supports and maintains the professional appearance of the library and/or testing center
- Maintain and collect data on library use as directed
- Provides general office and administrative support assistance
- Maintains the confidentiality of all patron records for the library and/or testing center
- Willingness to learn job-related skills and systems including new technology, policy and procedure
- Performs related duties as assigned
¿ Must be currently enrolled in classes at Georgia Highlands College
¿ Must be Pell Grant eligible (FAFSA)
¿ Must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
¿ Must have an unmet need based on total cost of attendance of student
Proposed Salary
$12 per hour
Optional Documents to Attach
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Some knowledge of interpersonal communication
- Some knowledge of customer service skills and practices
- Ability to learn software programs used by GHC
- Ability to learn library and college policies and procedures
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu
For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
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, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $12