Student Assistant for Academic Advising - Federal Work Study

Job Title: Student Assistant for Academic Advising - Federal Work Study

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 298902

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 federal work study student in the Academic Advising department on the Dahlonega campus. Student Assistant supports office operations and advising staff. Duties include performing clerical work, assisting in advising activities and the setup of advising appointments. The Student Assistant will work at the front desk; checking students in for their appointments, assisting them in low-level advising inquires and completing tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and checking students in for appointments.
• Assist students in setting up advising appointments.
• Answer incoming phone calls for the GVL advising line.
• Answer low-level advising questions.
• Ex: Confirming directory information from UNG website.
• Direct students/visitors to appropriate offices.
• Ex: Directing students with FAFSA questions to Financial Aid.
• Assist Administrative Assistant with tasks as assigned.
• Ex: Assist in the filing of paperwork.
• Assist Advisors with tasks as assigned.
• Ex. Help prepping Orientation packets.
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication.
• Good customer service skills.
• Computer Literacy - Ability to learn and navigate websites.
• Ability to provide support remotely (via phone).
• Problem-solving.
• Reliable and responsible.
• Strong sense of professionalism.
• Capable of working in a team or solo environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• General Advising department information.
• Operation of Advising Appointment system (adviseme)
• General information about the offices Advising works closely with (Admissions, Financial Aid, Testing Center, Card Services, Learning Support, etc)
• Ability to navigate and have general knowledge about the UNG website.
  
  

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.
  
  

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award
  
  

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 and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

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 the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.
  
  

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust