The University of North Georgia Hiring for Graduate Assistant, Institute for Healthy Aging at UNG – Multi Campus Full Time

Job Title: Graduate Assistant, Institute for Healthy Aging
Location: UNG – Multi Campus
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 262991
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 nearly 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 currently accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant who will support the Institute for Healthy Aging continued development of programming to meet the needs of the rapidly growing older adult community.in our region. This position will include a tuition waiver.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the development of new programming in support of older adults in our region providing support in planning presentations and activities that expressly meet the needs and interests of the older adult community in our region.
• Manage IHA programs social media including but not limited to Facebook, Eventbrite, LinkedIn.
• Promote the programming in the region by forging relationships in the community with potential speakers and presenters as well as program participants.
• Create program schedules and brochures.
• Coordinate University and other resources that support the programming.
• Assist persons 62 years of age and over to enroll in UNG and support their academic needs.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the Institute for Healthy Aging programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Willingness to learn.
• Courteous, supportive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to apply judgment and discretion in confidential matters Attention to detail.
• Ability to work on a team or individually with minimal supervision Appreciation for an older adult learner.
• Ability to independently engage and network with IHA constituents.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter

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 role is considered a position of trust.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education