Student Worker

Federal Work Study Student Location: UNG - Gainesville Schedule: Part-Time The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Orientation and Transition Programs department on the Gainesville campus. A student worker in the First Year Experience office will support programs and initiatives designed to help new students transition successfully to college. They will assist with event planning, communication efforts, and administrative tasks. The role involves engaging with first-year students by answering questions, providing peer support, and connecting them to campus resources. Campus location could be Dahlonega if it needs to be. Assist with planning and executing first-year programs, workshops, and events Respond to emails and help manage communication with first-year students Support social media efforts by creating content and scheduling posts Help track attendance and input data for program assessment and reporting Conduct outreach to students about upcoming events and campus resources Collaborate with peer mentors and staff on engagement initiatives Set up and break down event spaces, including preparing materials and signage The student worker should have a basic understanding of campus resources, services, and policies that support first-year student success. They should also be familiar with effective communication practices and have a general awareness of the challenges and transitions new students may experience. Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker. Resume Cover Letter Federal Work Study Award 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 not 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.