Job Title: Student Assistant--Mascot
Location: Gordon State College
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 275862
About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

Provide entertainment as our mascot at home athletic games, campus events, and outside community appearances. During games, meet and greet fans and take pictures with fans to enhance all-around game experience.

Responsibilities

· Be enthusiastic with high energy at all times in order to keep the crowd entertained.

· Flexibility to work nights and weekends.

· Develop, create and execute skits to be performed on the field or dugouts to enhance the game day experience for fans

· Preserve the identity of the mascot without deviating from established character including: body language/mannerisms, attitude, fan interaction, and team representation.

· Work well in a team environment.

· Distribute Gordon State College promotional items designed to help increase school spirit and attendance at games and events.

· Work with various campus departments for the good of Gordon State College

Required Qualifications

· Flexible work schedule; must be available some nights and weekends.

· Must be in a good physical shape and able to life 50+ pounds.

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.

Institutional Values

Commitment to Excellence: Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.

Student Success: Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.

Innovation and Creativity: Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.

Belonging: Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College 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).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

Salary is $11.00 per hour.