Assistant - Student Affairs Support

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.

This position supports the Georgia Highlands College Homeless Initiative to ensure operation of services provided to students and the local community who are facing homelessness. This role will perform administrative tasks, help with event coordination, and foster community partnerships.

Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.

Administrative Support

• Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) to create flyers, reports, and other materials for outreach, awareness, and fundraising.
• Assists with maintaining and organizing digital and physical records related to the initiative/program.
• Assists with data entry, tracking inventory, and managing other administrative needs of the program.

Campus Outreach Activities

• Plans, organizes, and hosts campus outreach activities such as awareness campaigns, fundraisers, and community events.
• Coordinates logistics for outreach programs including room reservations, supplies, and volunteer coordination.

Community Partnership Development

• Reaches out to local community organizations, government agencies, and businesses to generate partnerships and secure resources (e.g., donations, supplies, services).
• Makes contacts by phone, mail, or email, and attends meetings to nurture and build relationships with potential partners.

Food Pantry Management

• Assists with the management of the GHC food pantry including inventory tracking, restocking, and ensuring supplies are distributed appropriately.
• Works with community partners to obtain food donations and other supplies necessary for the pantry.

Collaboration with College Departments

• Coordinates with various departments within Georgia Highlands College to support collaborative efforts and activities related to the Homeless Initiative. Assist in developing and implementing new projects that support homeless students and community members.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Some college coursework preferred)
• Previous experience with community outreach, social services, or volunteer work is beneficial.

$18.00 per hour

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple tasks at once
• Comfortable making phone calls and reaching out to new contacts
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with individuals facing homelessness

Applications will be accepted until filled.

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.

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.