STUDENT ASSISTANT POSITIONS

GENERAL

A student employee is a part-time employee who is currently enrolled in at least a half-time credit load (6 credit hours) at East Georgia College with the primary goal of achieving a degree. A student employee is considered a temporary employee and is not eligible for benefits. Student employees can perform many jobs within an office or department such as clerical support, computer lab assistant, library aide, tutors, etc.

All student workers must complete an "Application for Student Employment" and "new hire" employment paperwork, including hourly timesheets.

At the beginning of each semester, student employees must complete an updated "Application for Student Employment" and submit to HR with the appropriate signatures.

Student employees ineligible for financial aid are considered Student Assistants. Prior approval to hire a student assistant must be obtained from the Vice President for Fiscal Affairs.

FUNDING

Funding for student assistant positions is allocated within each department each fiscal year. Departments pay 100% of the student’s salary unless the student has been approved for a Federal Work-Study Award.

ALLOWABLE WORK HOURS

During an enrolled semester or summer, students should work no more than 19 hours per week or 48% time. Supervisors are responsible for monitoring work activities and student abidance of employment policies and procedures. Note: changes in student enrollment status may affect employment.

TIME SHEETS

Timesheets must be verified and approved by the supervisor. Upon approval, supervisor will sign the time sheet. If not properly completed and submitted in a timely manner, time sheets will be returned and/or held until the following payroll; processing may be delayed.

BREAKS/VACATION (including summer)

Students can work full time as Student Assistants during break and summer session (if not enrolled), provided that s/he was enrolled in the previous term of the break period and will be enrolled in the following term of the break period.

NO POSITIONS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

East Georgia College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and is a smoke-free campus. If reasonable accommodations are needed in order to participate in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resources at 478-289-2035 or (TTY) 478-289-2159. The College complies with all applicable non-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Federal law requires ID and employment eligibility verification prior to employment. Georgia is an Open Records State. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the application process should notify Human Resources, (478) 289-2035 or (TTY) (478) 289-2159.

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