Job Title: Student Assistant - VPFA Admin
Location: GHC - Floyd Campus
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 268323
About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

This position provides administrative support for Finance and Administration and is responsible to keep the staff informed of items affecting the office/function.This position requires confidentiality and the ability to make independent judgements and procedural decisions.

Applicant must be a current Georgia Highlands Student

This position is located at Floyd Campus

Responsibilities

·Greets visitors and answers telephone; provides information and assistance; takes messages and schedules appointments

·Distributes incoming and outgoing mail

·Purchases office supplies as needed

·Assists with travel arrangements and expense reports

·Assist Budget Director with data entry task as needed

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a program of study at Georgia Highlands College. A business pathway is preferred.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with a High School diploma or equivalent, while currently on a course of study related to the occupational field
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Proposed Salary

$12.00 per hour

This is a part time position with hours up to 19 hours per week.

This is a non-benefitted position.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover Letter

Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

·Knowledge of college policies and procedures

·Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures

·Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs

·Skill in the provision of customer services

·Skill in oral and written communications, time management, organizational skills

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu

For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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 Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

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

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.