Federal Work Study - Advising Center Front Desk Assistant

Job Title

University Advising Front Desk Assistant

Job Description

This position will assist University Advising at the front desk, answering phones, scheduling appointments with the appropriate advisors, answering questions and directing students and visitors to the relevant department to resolve queries and issues, and assisting other Advising staff as needed. The student assistant will also aid with planning and arranging meetings and special events, among other duties or special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be a current University of West Georgia student enrolled in 6 credit hours or more. Must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA. High levels of professionalism and excellent customer service skills Ability to maintain confidentiality, proper phone etiquette, and dependability Excellent at multitasking and time management Strong communication skills, written and verbal General computer knowledge: Microsoft Office, MS Word, and Excel Must be able to work 20 hours/week Must have Federal Work Study award Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions Ability to lift 20 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous administrative and office experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume Cover letter Copy of Current Class Schedule Schedule of Availability

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Students must demonstrate a strong work ethic Critical thinking Good observational skills Teamwork Communication skills Time management Motivation.

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 Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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)

Special Applicant Instructions

This position needed for Spring 2026 semester. Hopefully student will also be available to continue in Fall 2026 and beyond.