Student Assistant - Carrollton's Kennedy Chapel

Job Title : Student Assistant - Carrollton's Kennedy Chapel

Location : UWG Recruiting Location

Regular / Temporary : Temporary

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Job ID : 292704

About Us

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation.Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 16,000+ students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

The University of West Georgia offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support faculty and staff across multiple dimensions; health, wellness, financial security, and professional growth. Employees working at least 30 hours per week gain access to a range of health plans, including medical, dental, and vision, wellness programs, and robust retirement options through Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS), Optional Retirement Program, and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Employees are granted 13 paid holidays and paid time off accruals and are eligible to participate in the University System of Georgia's Tuition Assistance Program. Fringe benefits include a variety of resources focused on employee physical, mental, financial, and social well-being through Acentra Employee Assistance Program in addition to personal financial advising with Captrust. UWG also offers exclusive discounts and special offers on entertainment, travel, and other products and services through the Perks at Work program, free access to the university recreation facility, discounted campus dining options, and more!

Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region.

At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus.

The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community.

Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary

The School of Humanities at the University of West Georgia seeks to hire two current undergraduate students to work on a Public Humanities project in spring semester 2026. Directed by Dr. Yvonne Fuentes (International Languages and Cultures) and Dr. Patrick Erben (English), the project focuses on the Kennedy Chapel located on the UWG campus.

The students will primarily work on creating a public-facing website (hosted by UWG web services) that will focus on the Kennedy Chapel¿s significance for the history of Carrollton and UWG as well as its role as an important landmark in the development of Carroll County (which will mark the 200-year anniversary of its founding in 1826). The goal of the website is to provide openly accessible information (including photos, archival documents, oral narratives, etc.) on the Chapel and thus generate broad interest among residents of West Georgia and across the state in the story of our community, our campus, and this unique landmark.

We seek students with excellent communication skills (both oral and written), creativity, and a keen interest in community engagement. The positions will thus provide an excellent experiential learning opportunity for the hired students. Prior experience with website creation and digital design would be a plus but is not required. Successful job candidates must, however, be willing to learn basic web design skills (beginning with a required 2-hour training session at the beginning of the semester provided by the UWG Director of Web Services).

We will consider only students who are majors in one (or two) of the disciplines in the UWG School of Humanities (English, History, International Languages and Cultures, and Philosophy) and have entered their major sequence by or before the beginning of spring 2026. The two students hired are expected to collaborate with each other and must thus be comfortable with teamwork. The students will be supervised by Dr. Fuentes and Dr. Erben, who will provide expectations for the contents of the project, materials to be featured, as well as a general design framework.

Ideally, each student will work from the beginning of classes in January 2026 through the end of April, with a pay of $300 / month ($1200 total). The work expectation is 5 h / week for the duration of the semester. Alternatively, with an early February start date, students would work 3 months with a weekly work expectation of 6.45 and a monthly pay of $400 ($1200 total).

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must be majors in English, International Languages and Cultures, History, or Philosophy. Applicants must have, as a minimum, entered their major course sequence when they begin work on this project (students still mostly completing core requirements will not be considered).
• Must be willing to learn basic web design skills (beginning with a required 2-hour training session at the beginning of the semester provided by the UWG Director of Web Services).
• The two students hired are expected to collaborate with each other and must thus be comfortable with teamwork.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Preferred Qualifications

Required Documents to Attach

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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 in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Conditions of Employment

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, reference checks; 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia 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)

Special Applicant Instructions

Please reach out to Dr. Patrick Erben (perben@westga.edu and Boyd 316) if you have any questions about this position.