About Us:
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom and supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu .
Job Summary:
Outdoor Center Student Assistants will provide outdoor team-focused programming to members of the GCSU community and the local community on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities:
Planning Meetings - 10%Attend planning meetings to create client-specific outdoor programs.
Program Facilitation - 75%Implement group development and/or challenge course programs for a variety of clients.
Program Logistics - 10%Attend staff debriefs and complete end of program paperwork.
Other - 5%Perform other duties as needed
Required Qualifications
Education: Enrolled as an undergraduate student at GCSU (6+ credit hours )
Other Requirements: Ability to work a flexible schedule around class commitments
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications: Customer service focused, good time management, and willing to work outdoors.
Preferred Educational Qualifications:- Current First Aid, CPR/AED Certification (not required to apply).Proposed SalaryThe salary is $10/hour
- Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESMust be able to complete and maintain First Aid, CPR/AED Certification.
- Must be able to complete and pass high challenge course training.
SKILLSFacilitation, challenge course managementUSG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Other Information:- This is not a supervisory position.
- This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
- This position will not be required to drive.
- This role is considered a position of trust.
- This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position will not travel
- This position does not require security clearance.
- Background CheckPOT+Drug Screen
