University of West Georgia Hiring for Student Assistant – Tour Guide at UWG Recruiting Location Full Time

Job Title: Student Assistant – Tour Guide
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 261000
About Us Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to take their own path, learn, and grow. With more than 12,700 students from across Georgia, 34 other states and 64 countries, 95+ undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master’s, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, we’ve come a long way since then. Today, we’re a regional powerhouse making a $626 million local economic impact.With locations in Carrollton, Douglasville, and Newnan, Georgia, we take pride in making a difference in the lives of our students, our neighbors, and the world. In essence, UWG provides a safe, quality and affordable college experience that transforms lives. Amazing things happen when you Go West! The university is organized into our College of Art, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry; College of Education; Richards College of Business; University College; School of Communication, Film, and Media; Tanner Health System School of Nursing; Honors College; Graduate School; UWG Newnan; and our UWG Douglasville Center. Job Summary

• Enthusiastically welcome and interact with all prospective students and guests at the University of West Georgia, by providing a positive and educational campus tour experience.
• Assist and support in all campus events for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Strategic Enrollment Management including Fall and Spring Showcases, Academic Showcases, Admitted Students Day, etc.
• Reasonably participate in any preparation needed for daily campus tours and events.
• Serve as a student leader and representative of the University of West Georgia and the department of Strategic Enrollment Management.

Required Qualifications

• Must have attended the University of West Georgia for one full semester. First-semester freshman or transfer students can not be considered.
• Currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours.
• 2.5 GPA or higher.
• Driver’s license to operate university vehicles.
• Availability to work a minimum of 3 shifts during the week (9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm Monday through Friday).
• Event days are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience or campus knowledge

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• The Tour Guide position may require walking and other semi-physical behaviors to accomplish program objectives.
• Tour Guides will be expected to provide both walking and Gem Cart tours for prospective students and guests.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Weekly availability in the shifts provided (Monday through Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm) for Fall 2023.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Effective communication skills
• Customer service and personability

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability,
gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and
federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246,
and Rev. Proc. 75-50