2024-2025 Nigel Student Assistant - Institutional Student Position

About Us

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.

About Us

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

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