Federal Work Study - Paralegal Studies Program - Clerical

Federal Work Study Student  Job Announcement

Position: Federal Work Study – Paralegal Studies

Location: Athens Campus

Department: Financial Aid

Reports to: Shirley Moon  Financial Aid Coordinator

Salary/Benefits: 10.00 per hour maximum 19.5 hour week. No State of Georgia benefits.

Deadline to Apply:November 14, 2025

Responsibilities  

Answering phone, make phone calls, multitask. Operate various office machines including shredders, copiers, telephones and related equipment.  Maintain supply list and storage, Printers stocked with paper. Be punctual, dependable, disciplined and professional.

General and moderately complex clerical and administrative work including typing or transcribing documents, basic computer work using Microsoft Office software and internet research. Other clerical duties as assigned, complete errands on campus as needed.  

Minimum Qualifications:  Current student at Athens Technical College. Must maintain registration of minimum 6 credit hours. Meet Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements. Current aid year FAFSA completed.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Enrolled student in eligible program of study- registered for minimum 6 credit hours.

·        To be eligible for this position, candidates must be a current student AND be receiving Pell, be registered for a minimum of 6 credit hours and have unmet need for the current term. If you are unsure of your eligibility, please see Financial Aid.

·         Complete financial aid file verified by Office of Financial Aid.

·         Strong communication skills and work ethic.

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To apply, click "Apply to This Job" and submit your cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

NOTE: Official transcripts will be required upon an offer of employment. Official copies of transcripts may be sent directly to: Athens Technical College, Attn: Human Resources, 800 U.S. Highway 29 N, Athens, GA 30601 or send electronically to hr@athenstech.edu .

**Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of appropriate background checks.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Athens Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following individuals have been designated to coordinate the college's implementation of nondiscrimination policies: Susan Fyffe, Director of Student Support Services, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Office K-614A, 706/355- 5081, sfyffe@athenstech.edu; Courtney Mattox, Director of Human Resources; Title VI, Title VII, Title IX Coordinator (Employees), Office K-514, cmattox@athenstech.edu, 706/583-2818; and Lenzy Reid, Vice President of Student Affairs, Title IX (Students) Office H-774, 706/355-5029, lreid@athenstech.edu, 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.