Student Assistant - Student Center Cartersville

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 is responsible primarily for monitoring the Student Center and assisting in Student Life, Intramurals, Athletics and any other event in the Student Center.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the gym, weight room and cardio
• Create an atmosphere where students are comfortable and safe
• Take various steps to ensure only students, faculty or staff are using the facilities
• Monitor the game room and check-out equipment
• Assist admissions in tours to prospective students
• Assist in Open Houses and Instant Enrollment Night
• Assist in any Student Center events when necessary
• Participate in all training sessions
• Collaborate with various clubs and Student Life for events
• Represent the college in a positive manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Interpersonal communication skills
• Able to lift and move equipment
• Able to take directions and show initiative
• Ability to balance a variety of activities, including academic and extracurricular
• A strong role model to other students
• At least one semester completed at GHC
  
  

Proposed Salary

$12.00 per hour

19 hours per week

Apply Before Date

Applications accepted until position is filled.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal opportunity institution, Georgia Highlands College is committed to recruiting, hiring, training, promoting and educating persons without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status. Any individuals requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application, selection or employment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources at 706-802-5136. GHC expects successful applicants to share this commitment.