Graduate Assistant, UNG Food Pantry (Cumming)

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 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 universitys signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNGs Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant (GA) at the University of North Georgias Food Pantry on the Cumming Campus. The Graduate Assistant (GA) at the University of North Georgia¿s Food Pantry will play a key role in supporting the operations and initiatives of the UNG Food Pantries and the Cumming Campus. The GA will assist in supporting, managing day-to-day Food Pantry operations, enhancing the Pantrys capacity to serve the university community, as well as work with the Campus Support Specialist to design campus-wide communications. This position will also assist in collecting and preparing data for presentation to both internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of the Food Pantry by taking inventory, stocking shelves, monitoring supplies, and tracking usage
• Ensure inventory is maintained, monitored, and replenished as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the Food Pantry space.
• Provide support to students, staff and faculty members utilizing the Food Pantry.
• Work closely with volunteers and donors to ensure efficient and respectful distribution of food items
• Maintain records of pantry usage and compile reports with usage data.
• Create flyers and other communications about campus activities and events
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience with MS Office

• Outgoing and comfortable around people

• Strong commitment to helping others

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration

• Ability to multitask and work with interruptions

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Must be a graduate student

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

USG Core Values

The 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.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

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.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education