Work Study Student Assistant / Accommodations and Access-Testing Center at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Work Study Student Assistant / Accommodations and Access-Testing Center
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 258241
About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.

Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.

Job Summary We look forward to working with students hired for the Office of Accommodations and Access/ Testing Center and appreciate your interest in our department. Our office has tests to proctor, mail to be picked up and delivered, cover office when needed, filing, using copier, fax machine, computer, and scanner. The following are some expectations and requirements needed for this position:

It is important to be available at the times we discuss after looking at your class scheduleBe polite and courteous to othersAssist with photocopies and filingsInteract with studentsProctor and set up rooms for testing Update formsCreate and update flyersUpdate filesAssets students and instructors as neededCheck the mailMultitasking and prioritizing tasksExceptional written and spoken communication skillsKnowledge of some computer and software programsKnowledge of dealing with sensitive and personal information.Contact this office as soon as possible when you are not able to come so we can make other arrangements

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at [email protected].

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [email protected].

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 eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.