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Academic Advisement Office Worker

Location:Henry 8:00 a.m.-6:00p.m.

Supervisor: Rickeshia Jackson

Hourly Rate: $10.00

Under general supervision, provides assistance to students, instructors, staff members and the general public while working in the Advisement Office. Greets college visitors in a pleasing manner; determines the nature of their business, and provides appropriate information to other employees as needed; answers, screens and routes telephone calls promptly and courteously to appropriate staff; delivers complete, accurate and legible messages in a timely manner.

Properly responds to all inquiries and requests for information in a courteous and timely manner.

Assists with maintaining an orderly and clean environment in and around the office; provides administrative support such as typing, filing, ordering supplies, shredding documents, data entry, processing mail, etc.

Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately.

Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.

Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.

Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.

Minimum Qualifications:
Self-starter, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; highly organized, strong verbal communications skills. Knowledge of proper phone etiquette; ability to maintain professional dress; knowledge of phone system operation; and knowledge of college activities and operations; ability to utilize a copy and fax machines; must be detailed oriented.

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

SPECIAL NOTES:

It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation. Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation.

Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification prior to employment.

All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register for the military draft and must present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment.

Applicants who need special assistance may request assistance by phoning (770) 229-3454.

Applicants scheduled for interviews will be notified of the status of the position.

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.