Graduate Assistant for the Center for Student Engagement & Leadership (Dahlonega)

About this position

• Job Title: Graduate Assistant for the Center for Student Engagement & Leadership (Dahlonega)
• Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• Full/Part Time: Part-Time
• Job ID: 300103
• About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs.

Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant for the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership on the Dahlonega campus. The Graduate Assistant for the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership's Student Leadership Programs area plays a vital role in fostering student engagement, belonging, leadership skills, and personal development within the university community and beyond. This position assists the Student Leadership Programs area with various initiatives and programs ranging from the Leadership Certificate Program to Alternative Breaks Program whose efforts all aimed at empowering students to become effective, engaged, and successful individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, promoting, and implementing signature volunteer and service events (Alternative Service Breaks, Days of Service, ACT NOW, etc.)
• Coordinate leadership development programs and activities that build leadership capacity in both student leaders. Programs include the Leadership Certificate Program as well as new initiatives targeted at general student body.
• Develop marketing materials and promotional campaigns to increase awareness of leadership development programs and activities.
• Assist in developing initiatives targeted at community partners and overall volunteer tracking.
• Complete general office, administrative tasks, and attend regularly scheduled staff meetings for the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of UNG Connect preferred.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Event planning knowledge

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Enrollment in a graduate program at the University.
• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event planning and student leadership programs/community service organizations preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia.

More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

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 the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, 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, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education