Federal Work Study Student Assistant- Library (Fall 2025/Spring 2026) Job at Gor

Job Title

Federal Work Study Student Assistant-- Library (Fall 2025/Spring 2026)

Location

Gordon State College

Employment Type

Temporary, Part-Time (up to 15 hours per week)

Job ID

288114

About Us

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

The student assistant for the Dorothy W. Hightower CLC & Library will be required to perform basic duties to support the library operations.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer service and interactions with library staff in a professional, enthusiastic manner.
• Learn and become proficient using the Library of Congress system for shelving and retrieving books.
• Assist students with technology questions/issues.
• Make announcements over our PA (public address) system.
• Maintain confidentiality of patron records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 academic credit hours and carry a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.
• Must possess professional appearance/manner.
• Must possess excellent customer/communication skills, a positive, friendly attitude & personal maturity.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and push loaded books carts up to 50 lbs. May be required to stoop, climb and/or reach when shelving books.
• Must be familiar with college rules and procedures.
• Must be able to disconnect from cell phone/social media during scheduled work hours.
• Must maintain regular attendance, both in class and at work.
• Must be approved through Financial Aid as eligible for Federal Work Study.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678.359.5011. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

• Pay rate - $11.00/hr.
• Position is up to 15 hours per week.