2024-2025 Nigel Student Assistant - Institutional Student Position - University of North Georgia : Job Details

2024-2025 Nigel Student Assistant - Institutional Student Position

University of North Georgia

Job Location : Dahlonega,GA, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-20T08:29:40Z

Job Description :

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

he University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Nigel Mascot Student Position - Institutional Student Worker. This role is responsible for portraying the Nigel suit in accordance with training from the Sport Clubs/Teams Coordinator. They are responsible for attending events assigned to them (such as Basketball Games, UNG Campus Events, UNG Partner events and outside reservations, etc.) as directed by the Sport Clubs/Teams Coordinator. Nigel will embody the Nighthawk spirit and conceal their identity from the public during all appearances. This position will require travel to all 5 campuses and other locations as requested.

Responsibilities

* Attend required events during the Athletic season.

* Communicate with Sport Clubs/Teams Coordinator availability when appearance requests are submitted.

* Travel to requested appearances.

* Must be willing to learn and implement Mascot mechanics and training.

* Coordinate content during appearances with handlers for our Social Media team that will highlight Nigel and the Nighthawk Spirit.

* Assist Sport Clubs/Teams Coordinator with Nigel marketing and other on campus tabiling events to recruit new talent.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

* Must have some mascot knowledge and be willing to learn new mascot trends and mechanics.

* Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Required Qualifications

* Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

* Must hold a valid driver's license.

Required Documents to Attach

* Resume

* Cover Letter

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

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Institutional Values

UNG Core Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at

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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

* This position will be required to drive.

* This role is considered a position of trust.

* This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

Background Check

* Position of Trust

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