"Experience UGA – Student Worker"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R31182P

Working Title: Experience UGA – Student Worker

Department: COE-Academic Programs

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 01/16/2026

Posting Date: 09/16/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Summary: Student workers with Experience UGA in the Mary Frances Early College of Education work with kindergarten children from elementary schools in the Clarke County School District using lesson plans designed to teach measuring and related concepts (tall/short, long/short, big/little). Student workers typically welcome children to the College, lead small groups through activities, and assist with their departure. Student workers are also responsible for setting up prior to the session and cleaning up afterward. Attending a training session and passing a background check to be completed prior to employment. Qualified student workers will work on Friday mornings and will be scheduled on an as-needed basis, up to 24 hours per semester.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: Be enrolled in and actively attending classes on at least a half-time basis at a University System of Georgia institution during the employment period.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: A desire to work with young children.

Physical Demands: Will sit in a chair or on the floor and lead children through activities.

Duties/Responsibilities: Set up and clean up of sessions (50% of time)

Duties/Responsibilities: Teaching sessions to children (50% of time)

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 0.075