Work Study Student - Counseling & Accessibility Services

Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC), a University System of Georgia (USG) institution that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Atlanta Metropolitan State College has a rich history that is tied to the City of Atlanta for which it is appropriately named. The college offers high quality baccalaureate, associate and certificate programs that are challenging, comprehensive and very affordable. Atlanta Metropolitan State College is situated on a beautifully landscaped Southwest Atlanta campus; which is located ten minutes south of downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes north of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

The Counseling and Accessibility Services office is seeking an individual to provide assistance in rolling out various projects associated with the Mental Health Initiative, Steppingblocks Career Platform, and other Project initiatives. With the assistance of the Director, the individual will work with students, professors, SGA, and varied club organizations to demonstrate training and enhance learning techniques. 

This position requires that the person works closely with the Director to ensure faculty, staff, and students are trained in the Mental Health Initiative, assist in developing resources such that they are readily visible and available for all, and be involved in continuous collaborations and enhancements of materials/resources availability to ensure visibility for anyone seeking information on campus or via the AMSC website.

·         Serve as point of contact for projects

·         Creating flyers for training events and notification of resources.

·         Logistical set-up of events

·         Handling student inquiries regarding upcoming events. 

·         Assistance with setting up classroom visits for presentations as well as social engagement regarding the event

·         Able to utilize social media to advertise events and have some experience in photography, videography, and graphic design,

·         Assist Director and others with classroom presentations, distributing resources, and setting up specific training events.

·         Delivery of Oral presentations to fellow students, staff, and faculty

·         Confidence in presenting resource information and training to others

·         Ability to communicate via telephone or in person with a variety of people including students, staff, professors, and vendors.

·         Willingness to learn and provide creativity in rolling out projects, assisting in classroom demonstrations, utilizing digital media skills and or human communication skills, and possessing a business acumen of professional, courteous, and compassionate customer service.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Students who are Business or Digital Media Majors are encouraged to apply. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

·         Current Atlanta Metropolitan State College student in good standing with at least a 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)

·          Current academic year's completed FAFSA and approved for Financial Aid work-study

·         Some experience in working or utilizing digital media or business education to enhance and develop projects.

$12 per hour/ Biweekly

Skills:

• Attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and strong communication skills
• Utilize creativity to enhance training programs

Ability:

• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Punctual
• Ability to utilize computers to access Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software to enhance the creation of flyers and resource information.
• Ability to communicate clearly to anyone regarding the projects.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check; demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Atlanta Metropolitan State College, as determined by Atlanta Metropolitan State College 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.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is an equal employment opportunity employer. Atlanta Metropolitan  State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or military/veteran status.

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4/2/2008