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STUDENT ASSISTANT POSITIONS

OVERVIEW

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 and post hours in the ADP system.  

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.

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

All departments must post on-campus positions with the SEO and all students must apply for on-campus positions with the Student Employment Office (SEO). Students will be required to submit an application for student employment.

Departments will set up interviews with individual students. Once a hiring decision is made, a formal offer to the student chosen will be extended. Once a student accepts the position, the new student employee may begin the paperwork processing to finalize employment.

ALLOWABLE WORK HOURS

Students cannot work more than 19 hours per week or 48% time. Exceptions can be made during breaks such as Christmas, Spring break and summer. Supervisors are responsible for monitoring work activities and student abidance of employment policies and procedures. Note: Changes in student enrollment status may affect employment.

ADP PROCESS

Students must log in their time worked through the ADP system. Each department will be responsible for training new hires on the ADP system.

PAY

Student assistants will be paid no less than the federal minimum wage. Students are paid bi-weekly. Student employees are encouraged to have their paycheck directly deposited into their bank account or Higher One account to ensure timely receipt of paycheck. Paper checks may be delayed up to a minimum of one week due to payroll processing.

GENERAL RULES

  • The term of employment is on a semester basis. Students will be notified if employment will not be extended.

  • Student employees are not eligible for any employment benefits.

  • Job descriptions will be distributed to all employees. Basic training will be provided.

  • Students should adhere to the dress code, schedule and rules of conduct established by East Georgia College and the individual department in which they work.

  • Students are expected to follow job assignments in a serious and responsible manner. Supervisors should have work assignments ready to complete when student is scheduled. If no assignment is prepared then the student should be dismissed and the hours rescheduled when their assistance is required.

  • Students will be evaluated and they will also evaluate their supervisors/job experience if the student leaves the department and/or after 6 months in specified areas.

HIRING

  • Applications will only be accepted when positions are available.

  • There will be an open and close date for each job posted. All on-campus positions will be posted with the Student Employment Office (SEO) for a minimum of 5 business days.

  • Students are required to submit an employment application to be considered for on-campus positions.

  • Departmental advertising must indicate application for employment is made through the SEO.

  • Departments will process hiring paperwork and meet established Human Resources and Payroll policies and deadlines.

  • ADP records must include certification by the supervisor that the hours recorded are accurately reflecting time worked. Approval implies direct knowledge of the student having worked the hours reported.

TERMINATION/DISMISSAL

  • All students are subject to discharge at any time.

  • Failure to comply with EGC policies or inadequate performance of job duties may result in the dismissal of student employees.

  • Departments/Supervisors must submit a change of status form to SEO when the student is no longer working for the department. This may be due to withdrawal, transferring, graduation or other on-campus employment.

Computer Lab Assistants

General Job Description and Duties: Monitor computer lab, ensure printers have paper and are working properly; verify users by checking and scanning IDs at the door. Workers are expected to report to work on time and remain until shift is over; if student is going to be late or unable to work they are expected to call the supervisor ahead of time. Student worker must clean lectures and be able to enforce our no food and drink policy in the computer labs.

Special Skills or knowledge: Must be an EGC student enrolled in at least 6 hours; must be familiar with EGC student programs; student must possess people skills, and be able to communicate with students/faculty/staff as they enter and occupy the computer lab.

Days/Hours to be worked: Flexible - Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-7:30PM and Friday 8:00AM-12:00PM

Please come by the Student Employment Office in the Luck Flanders Gambrell building to complete an application.

Human Resources Student Worker

The Office of Human Resources/Student Employment is seeking a Student Assistant or Work Study Student to assist with day to day clerical duties.

Duties include: filing, copying, typing, preparing applicant response letters, and other duties as assigned.

Student must be detailed oriented, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, basic computer skills, dependable, and must be able to maintain high confidentiality. Preference will be given to students who are majoring in business or who have worked in a confidential office setting previously.

This position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Hours are flexible and will not exceed 19 hours per week.

To apply: Complete a Student Employment Job Description and submit to the Office of Human Resources/Student Employment.

Plant Operations Custodial Position

General Job Description and Duties: This position will be primarily responsible for carrying out tasks assigned by the custodial supervisor. Those tasks include, but are not limited to: vacuum, sweeping, dust mopping floors, wet mopping floors, washing tables, washing windows, cleaning light fixtures, dusting computer stations, emptying and washing trash containers, helping with special event cleaning, and filling in during staff absences. Student will be expected to be punctual and complete tasks with limited supervision.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge: Position requires standing, walking and/or crouching for extended periods of time. Applicant will also be required to use a six foot ladder on a regular basis. No experience is necessary, however, some cleaning skills and knowledge of cleaning equipment and chemicals is desirable.

Days/Hours to be Worked: This is a mid-day position and candidates must be available to work between the hours of 11:00AM and 3:00PM to be considered for employment. On Fridays, morning hours between 7:00AM and 12:00 Noon are available.

Please come by the Student Employment Office in the Luck Flanders Gambrell building to complete an application.

Position: Computer Lab Assistant (Statesboro Campus)

General Job Description and Duties: Monitor computer lab, ensure printers have paper and are working properly; verify users by checking and scanning IDs at the door; workers are expected to report to work on time and remain until shift is over; if student is going to be late or unable to work they are expected to call the supervisor ahead of time. Student worker must clean lectures and be able to enforce our no food and drink policy in the computer labs.

Special Skills or knowledge: Must be an EGC student enrolled in at least 6 hours; must be familiar with EGC student programs; student must possess people skills, and be able to communicate with students/faculty/staff as they enter and occupy the computer lab.

Days/Hours to be worked: As needed - Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-8:00PM and Friday 8:00AM-12:00PM

Please download an application here or come by the Front Desk at the Statesboro Center to complete an application.

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