Federal Work Study - Residence Life

Job Title

Student Housing Office Assistant

Job Description

The Student Housing Office is looking for an outgoing and reliable student to help manage the front desk of our office. As a federal work study student assistant, the student in this position will be the first point of contact for visitors/future residents, our residents, and parents plus other GGC employees. This student needs to represent the mission of our office with a professional demeanor at all times. The student holding this position reports to the Housing Assignment Coordinator of Student Housing.

Responsibilities

Perform reception duties Conduct residence hall tours as required Solve resident/parent issues via phone, email and in person Help plan and execute events Assist professional staff with tasks and projects Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Must have a Federal Work Study award. Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours, and if living in Student Housing, must currently be enrolled in 12 credit hours. Must be in good academic standing and maintain good academic standing for the duration of employment. Must be in good conduct standing with Georgia Gwinnett College and maintain good conduct for the duration of employment. Able to handle confidential information. Strong analytical and customer service skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to professionally interact with families and professional staff members. Applicant must demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Customer service skills that include the ability to interact with prospective residents and parents on the telephone in a polite and conversational manner.

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.

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of 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. Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, 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 Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote 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 individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Other Information

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.

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