Geology Student Assistant- Institutional Student Worker

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.

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The University of North Georgia and the Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis (IESA) is currently accepting applications for one student worker as a Geology Student Assistant - Institutional Student Worker on the Gainesville campus. The Geology Teaching Assistant will primarily support geology laboratories. They will work under the direct supervision of a faculty member.

• Geology Student Assistant supports and assists faculty as assigned. 
• Responsibilities may encompass organizing and cataloging minerals, rocks, and fossil samples in laboratory settings and providing tutoring and guidance to students.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comfortable using computers, web browsers, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Microsoft Word, Excel, and google Earth.
• The student is expected to be reliable and responsible in conducting their duties.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Must have successfully completed physical (GEOL 1121K) or historical geology (GEOL 1122K) and Earth Materials (GEOL 3010K) course as well as GISC 4011K course with at least a B+ grade and faculty recommendation.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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