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Job Title: FWS - Student Assistant - CNA
Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 290669
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 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary
This position provides administrative support for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program primarily organizing and managing program-related paperwork.
This position is at our Cartersville Campus.
Applicants MUST be currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College as a student.
Responsibilities
Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college¿s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
Assembles folders with required forms and materials
Organizes and files paperwork
Makes copies and scans documents
Participates in mandatory training
this position does not supervise the work of others
Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and current GHC student with:¿
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 is preferred but not required.¿ Job specific training will be provided.¿
Interest in medical field is preferred. Proposed Salary
Salary is $12/hour
19 hours/week
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge and ability to operate Microsoft office
Understanding of customer service with some experience
Ability to follow specific directions and instructions
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
Ability to work independently on a task and to utilize appropriate critical thinking, decision making and problem solving within area of responsibility.
Detail orientated
The Director of Continuing Education supervisors and directs the work of this position.Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@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.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
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: 290669
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 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary
This position provides administrative support for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program primarily organizing and managing program-related paperwork.
This position is at our Cartersville Campus.
Applicants MUST be currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College as a student.
Responsibilities
Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college¿s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
Assembles folders with required forms and materials
Organizes and files paperwork
Makes copies and scans documents
Participates in mandatory training
this position does not supervise the work of others
Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and current GHC student with:¿
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 is preferred but not required.¿ Job specific training will be provided.¿
Interest in medical field is preferred. Proposed Salary
Salary is $12/hour
19 hours/week
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge and ability to operate Microsoft office
Understanding of customer service with some experience
Ability to follow specific directions and instructions
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
Ability to work independently on a task and to utilize appropriate critical thinking, decision making and problem solving within area of responsibility.
Detail orientated
The Director of Continuing Education supervisors and directs the work of this position.Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@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.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
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.
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