Position Title:Student Assistant - Orientation Assistant Job Category:Student Department:Student Orientation - 6010619 Division:Academic Affairs Required Documents:Class Schedule, Cover Letter, Resume Position Statement:Founded in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is one of 28 institutions within the University System of Georgia. GGC is a premier 21st century liberal arts institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Serving nearly 13,000 students, GGC’s innovative practices, caring culture, and extremely affordable tuition are changing the game in higher education and changing the future for students at all levels, of all ages, and from all walks of life. Gwinnett County (pop. 920,000+) is home to a variety of businesses, including organizations involved in health care, education and information technology. Description:

Selection to be a member of GGC’s Orientation Team is an honor and a rewarding opportunity for personal and professional growth. Each year the Office of New Student Connections selects a group of mature and dedicated undergraduate student leaders to assist with implementing the college’s orientation programs. As an Orientation Leader, you are responsible for welcoming new students and their families to GGC, serving as a role model to new students and assisting in being a first point of contact to students and guests in their adjustment and transition to GGC.

Position Details

• All Orientation Leaders are required to attend and participate in all spring trainings (dates for training TBD).
• All Orientation Leaders are required to participate during all fall and spring Grizzly Orientation Sessions which are held April-August and November-January.
• All Orientation Leaders will be paid $8.25 per hour

Duties

Assist in the organization and preparation of orientation activities as requested by New Student Connections staff to ensure the orientation program proceeds smoothly and successfully.

Welcome new students and their parents/families to GGC and assist them in the initial orientation registration and check-in. Specific tasks are assigned to each Orientation Leader during each orientation session.

Be a source of information regarding academic, policies and procedures, campus services, activities, building locations, and all other aspects of life at GGC.

Help to assist with new student course registration.

Work closely with the entire Orientation Leader team and professional staff.

Be able to take initiative with unanticipated tasks or problems.

Assist with other office duties as needed.

Maintain regular communication with New Student Connections Staff.

Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

Undergraduate, degree-seeking student who has completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at GGC and maintains 6 credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters while working in New Student Connections.

Be a student in good academic and disciplinary standing at GGC with a grade point average (cumulative) of at least 2.7 at the time of application to be maintained throughout the position.

Possess the following qualities: leadership skills, team oriented spirit, positive attitude, maturity, motivation, flexibility, integrity, strong work ethic, respectful and commitment to personal development.

Strong ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse multi-cultural environment.

Must have the desire to learn about all aspects of GGC to present information to others.

Exhibit the commitment to the mission of the Office of New Student Connections and uphold the four core values that are central to GGC.

Position Disclosure:

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. 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. Any resulting employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and credit check if applicable to the position, as determined by Georgia Gwinnett College in its sole discretion. Georgia Gwinnett College, 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, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion. Georgia is an open records state.

Physical Requirements

Position may require local travel. Ability to lift and carry files and materials. Depending upon specific duties, position may require a College-issued uniform or shirt to ensure employees engaged in representing the College to the community are clearly identified as such. Ability to move from one office to another office on campus. Adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone and in writing. Applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Work Hours:Position may require non-standard work hours (nights and weekends). This is a part-time student assistant position up to 25 hours per week. Position Status:Part-Time FLSA:Non-exempt