Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Visual Art and Gallery Student Assistant - Federal W

Overview

Visual Art and Gallery Student Assistant - Federal Work Study

Location: UNG - Oconee

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 284932

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 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.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Visual Arts department on the Oconee campus. This position supports the art gallery and visual art program on the Oconee Campus. The Visual Art Assistant will help with studio maintenance in the not-for-profit community center, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation.

Responsibilities

• On the Oconee Campus, the student will hang gallery exhibits and promote events. Off-campus, at the School Street Studio in downtown Watkinsville, the Visual Art Assistant will frame student artworks, assist students with digital media and photography, and organize supplies and art materials.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Light lifting of art materials and frames
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to stick to a deadline and coordinate with multiple faculty and staff
• Visual Art, or Humanities Interests

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.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 online.

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. UNG is part of the University System of Georgia and is The Military College of Georgia.

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 role is not considered a position of trust.

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.