Federal Work Study - Community Outreach Assistant, West Georgia Regional Library System

Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to take their own path, learn, and grow. With more than 12,700 students from across Georgia, 34 other states and 64 countries, 95+ undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master’s, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, we’ve come a long way since then. Today, we’re a regional powerhouse making a $626 million local economic impact.

With locations in Carrollton, Douglasville, and Newnan, Georgia, we take pride in making a difference in the lives of our students, our neighbors, and the world. In essence, UWG provides a safe, quality and affordable college experience that transforms lives. Amazing things happen when you Go West!

The university is organized into our College of Art, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry; College of Education; Richards College of Business; University College; School of Communication, Film, and Media; Tanner Health System School of Nursing; Honors College; Graduate School; UWG Newnan; and our UWG Douglasville Center.

The West Community Student Engagement Program (WCSE) is designed to engage University of West Georgia (UWG) Federal Work Study (FWS) students in improving quality of life for community residents, particularly low-income individuals, or to address issues such as literacy, social services, housing, neighborhood improvement, public safety, recreation, at-risk youth and community improvement.

West Georgia Regional Library System (WGRLS) seeks a detail-oriented person who is passionate about reading and literacy in their community for the position of Library Assistant at Neva Lomason Memorial Library in Carrollton, Georgia.

Job Duties:

• Perform general circulation duties.
• Provide accurate, friendly, and efficient customer service.
• Occasionally assist with programs and program development.
• Offer book and movie recommendations to patrons.
• Answer computer questions for patrons.
• Other duties as assigned.

19.5 hours per week. Position includes evening and Saturday hours.

• Must be enrolled at least half-time at UWG with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

• Good typing/filing skills and basic computer skills are a must.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift and carry 35 pounds, and push loaded book carts without assistance.

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 West Georgia, as determined by the University of West 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. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia's affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.