Federal Work Study - Newnan Student Services

Federal Work Study Student Assistant

As a Federal Work Study Student Assistant for Newnan Student Services, you will support daily operations by assisting students, parents, faculty, staff, and community members with University-related questions and needs. This front-facing role requires professionalism, strong customer service skills, and attention to detail. The position involves sitting and standing for extended periods while assisting students in person, by email, and over the phone. Responsibilities include receiving and processing documentation for Admissions, Financial Aid, Health Services, and other departments, while maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with University policies. You will also help plan and carry out weekly student engagement events by assisting with logistics, creating promotional materials in Canva, supporting social media efforts, setting up and working events, and tracking attendance in Wolf Connect. Additionally, this role supports Newnan Testing Services by proctoring exams, checking in students, verifying identification, explaining testing rules, monitoring sessions, and maintaining a secure testing environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, service-oriented, and committed to supporting the success of the Newnan Campus.

Must be Federal Work Study eligible Employment cannot begin until Federal Work Study eligibility has been verified Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at the University of West Georgia with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Must be able to work a flexible 20-hour schedule each week, which includes two (2) 8-hour shifts and one (1) 4-hour shift over three days. All scheduled hours will take place Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions Ability to lift 1525 lbs Ability to sit and stand for up to 8 hours per day Ability to maneuver throughout campus unimpeded Regular and timely attendance required

Fully online student preferred with flexibility to adjust schedule to support student engagement programs and office needs Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Experience using Canva Pro

Submit Proof of eligibility for Federal Work Study Resume with references Cover Letter Class Schedule

Strong written and verbal communication skills Professional demeanor and strong attention to detail Ability to manage confidential information responsibly Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Highly organized, dependable, and a quick learner Comfortable interacting with students, faculty, staff, and prospective students Strong customer service and communication skills Ability to learn University systems and procedures Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment

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.

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

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia 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)

This position is based at the UWG Newnan Campus in Newnan, GA. Applicants must be able to work a flexible 20-hour schedule each week, which includes two (2) 8-hour shifts and one (1) 4-hour shift over three days. All scheduled hours will take place Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please ensure that your availability aligns with the required work schedule before applying.