Creating a New Student Position

   Overview   

You can create a new student position in UGAJobs. When complete, the request will be submitted to the Approver.

Associated SOPs

SOP_POS_002 Requesting a New Position

SOP_SYS_002 WebDFS Replacement

SOP_HIR_003 Hire Student Worker, Fed Work Study, Grad Student

SOP_HIR_008 ID Provisioning for New Hires in OneUSG Connect

In this article, you will learn the steps to create a new student position in UGAJobs.

1. Step 1

UGAJobs Positions homepage displayed with the Position Descriptions link highlighted

On the UGAJobs Positions homepage, click the Position Descriptions link.

2. Step 2

UGAJobs Positions homepage displayed with the Grad/Research/Student/Temp link highlighted

To create a position for students, click the Grad/Research/Student/Temp link.

3. Step 3

Grad/Research Position Descriptions page displayed with the Create New Position Description button highlighted

The Grad/Research Position Descriptions page is displayed.

Click the Create New Position Description button.

4. Step 4

New Position Description page displayed

The New Position Description page is displayed. You can add detailed information regarding the position. Be as specific as possible.

Note: The asterisk sign in red next to the section title means that the section is required. Without filling out the required sections, you will not be able to proceed to the next step.  

5. Step 5

New Position Description page displayed with the Working Title field highlighted

Enter appropriate information into the Working Title field.

Example shown here: " Human Resources Student Assistant ".

6. Step 6

New Position Description page displayed with the Major Unit drop-down list arrow highlighted

Click the Major Unit drop-down list.

7. Step 7

New Position Description page displayed with the VP FOR FINANCE & ADMIN (G) list item highlighted

Select the appropriate Major Unit for the position.  

Example shown here: VP FOR FINANCE & ADMIN (G) .

8. Step 8

New Position Description page displayed with the Division drop-down list arrow highlighted

Click the Division drop-down list.

9. Step 9

New Position Description page displayed with the Division HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION (G050) list item highlighted

Select the Division for this position  

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION (G050) is selected for this article.

10. Step 10

New Position Description page displayed with the Department drop-down list arrow highlighted

Click the Department drop-down list.

11. Step 11

New Position Description page displayed with the Division OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION (041) list item highlighted

Select an appropriate Department.  

Example shown here: OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES (041) .

12. Step 12

New Position Description page displayed with the Start Position Request button highlighted

Click the Start Position Request button.

13. Step 13

 Position Justification page displayed with the Create New Position option checkbox and Justification of Need field highlighted

The Position Justification page is displayed.

Click the Create New Position option.

14. Step 14

Position Justification page displayed with the Create New Position option and Justification of Need field highlighted

Enter appropriate information into the Justification of Need field.

15. Step 15

Position Justification page displayed with the Create New Position option checkbox and Justification of Need field and Next>> button highlighted

Click the Next >> button.

16. Step 16

Classification page displayed with the Filter these results link highlighted

The Classification page is displayed.  A list of classifications are shown. 

Click the Filter these results link to narrow down the classifications shown.

17. Step 17

Search Classifications window displayed with the Search Keyword field highlighted

The Search Classifications window is displayed.

Enter appropriate information into the Search Keyword field.  

Example shown here: " student ".

18. Step 18

Search Classifications window displayed with the Search button highlighted

Click the Search button.

19. Step 19

Classification page displayed with the Student Assistant (NE) option radio button highlighted

Under the Ad hoc Search tab, select the appropriate OneUSG Connect Job Title option.  

Example shown here: Student Assistant (NE) option.

20. Step 20

Classification page displayed with the Save button highlighted

Click the Save button.

21. Step 21

Classification page displayed with the classification details of the position highlighted

The Classification page is displayed. This page provides the classification details of the position.   

22. Step 22

Classification page displayed with the Next>> button highlighted

After reviewing the information, click the Next >> button.

23. Step 23

Position Details page displayed with the Seated Employee Information fields highlighted

The Position Details page is displayed. You will add detailed information regarding the position. Fields with the red asterisk sign are required.

Note: Since you are in the process of creating a new position, the Seated Employee Information fields are blank. If you modify an existing position, you can find the information about Seated Employee Information on this page.

24. Step 24

Position Details page displayed with the Campus Address field highlighted

Enter the appropriate information into the  Campus Address  field.  

Example shown here: " 215 S. Jackson St ".

25. Step 25

Position Details page displayed with the Campus City field highlighted

Enter the appropriate information into the Campus City field.  

Example shown here: " Athens ".

26. Step 26

Position Details page displayed with the Campus State field highlighted

Click the  Campus State  drop-down list.

You can select the appropriate Campus State.  

Example shown here: GA

27. Step 27

Position Details page displayed with the Campus Zip Code field highlighted

Enter the Campus Zip Code .   

Example shown here: " 30602 ".

28. Step 28

Position Details page displayed with the Campus Business Phone field highlighted

Enter the Campus Business Phone .   

Example shown here: " 555-555-5555 ".

29. Step 29

Position Details page displayed with the Is this position going to require an evaluation of the new USG Salary Administration Plan? drop-down list highlighted

Click the Is this position going to require an evaluation of the new USG Salary Administration Plan? drop-down list.

30. Step 30

Position Details page displayed with the Is this position going to require an evaluation of the new USG Salary Administration Plan? drop-down list option highlighted

Click the Is this position going to require an evaluation of the new USG Salary Administrative Plan? drop-down list.

Select the appropriate response.

Example shown here: No .

31. Step 31

Position Details page displayed with the Is this a supervisory position? drop-down list highlighted

Click the Is this a supervisory position? drop-down list.

32. Step 32

Position Details page displayed with the Is this a supervisory position? drop-down list option highlighted

Select the appropriate response.

Example shown here: No .

33. Step 33

Position Details page displayed with the If yes, then how many Full Time Benefit Eligible Employees are supervised? drop-down list highlighted

Click the If yes, then how many Full Time Benefit Eligible Employees are supervised? drop-down list.

34. Step 34

Position Details page displayed with the If yes, then how many Full Time Benefit Eligible Employees are supervised? drop-down list option highlighted

Select the appropriate response.

Example shown here:  Click 0 because your the response to the previous question was No.

35. Step 35

Position Details page displayed with the Names/Titles of Employees Supervised field highlighted

Enter the appropriate information into the Names/Titles of Employees Supervised field.   

Example shown here: " n/a " because this position does not have a supervisory role.

36. Step 36

Position Details page displayed with the FTE field highlighted

Enter the appropriate information into the FTE field.   

Example shown here:  " .5 " to indicate that the student will work 50% time.

37. Step 37

Position Details page displayed with the Standard Hours field highlighted

Enter the appropriate information into the Standard Hours field.    

Example shown here: " 20.00 ".

38. Step 38

Position Details page displayed with the Full Time/Part Time drop-down list highlighted

Click the Full Time/Part Time drop-down list.

39. Step 39

Position Details page displayed with the Full Time/Part Time drop-down list option highlighted

Select an appropriate list item.  

Example shown here: Part Time.

40. Step 40

Position Details page displayed with the effective date highlighted

Enter or select the appropriate Effective Date.

Note: The Effective Date is the date when the position is actually available. By this time, all steps necessary for hiring a new employee, including a hiring proposal, should be completed.

Example shown here: December 3 link.

41. Step 41

Position Details page displayed with the Joint Appointment drop-down list arrow highlighted

Click the Joint Appointment drop-down list and select Yes or No.

42. Step 42

Position Details page displayed with the Position Summary field highlighted

Enter the appropriate information into the  Position Summary field. Additional information about this field can be found under the field.

43. Step 43

Position Details page displayed with the Physical Demands field highlighted

Enter the appropriate information into the Physical Demands field.

44. Step 44

Position Details page displayed with the Impact and Influence field highlighted

Enter the appropriate information into the Impact and Influence field. Additional information is located below the field.

45. Step 45

Position Details page displayed with the Does this position have financial responsibility? drop-down list highlighted

Click the Does this position have financial responsibility? drop-down list.

46. Step 46

Position Details page displayed with the Does this position have financial responsibility? drop-down list option highlighted

Select an appropriate response.

Example shown here: No.

47. Step 47

Position Details page displayed with the Does this position require a P-Card?  drop-down list highlighted

Click the Does this position require a P-Card?  drop-down list.

Note: A purchasing card (P-Card) is a VISA card issued by Bank of America, who holds the statewide contract for the purchasing card program in the state of Georgia. A P-Card can only be assigned to a permanent (regular) employee of the University and can be used to purchase goods and services valued at $2,499 or less (http://busfin.uga.edu/procurement/p_card/).

48. Step 48

Position Details page displayed with the Does this position require a P-Card?  drop-down list option highlighted

Select the appropriate response.

Note: The series of questions related to the p-card aims to determine what type of background check is required for the position.

Example shown here: No .

49. Step 49

Position Details page displayed with the Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?  drop-down list highlighted

Click the Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?  drop-down list.

50. Step 50

Position Details page displayed with the Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?  drop-down list option highlighted

Select an appropriate response.

Example shown here: No.

51. Step 51

Position Details page displayed with the Is Is driving a requirement of this position? drop-down list highlighted

Click the Is driving a requirement of this position?  drop-down list.

52. Step 52

Position Details page displayed with the Is Is driving a requirement of this position? list option highlighted

Select an appropriate response.

Example shown here: No.

53. Step 53

Position Details page displayed with the Next>> button highlighted

After completing all required sections, click the  Next >>  button.

54. Step 54

Duties/Responsibilities page displayed with the Duties/Responsibilities information highlighted

The Duties/Responsibilities page is displayed. You can add duties and responsibilities that the position requires.   

55. Step 55

Position Details page displayed with the Duties/Responsibilities field highlighted

Enter the appropriate information into the  Duties/Responsibilities  field.   

Example shown here: " answering phones ".

56. Step 56

Position Details page displayed with the Percentage of time field highlighted

Enter the appropriate information into the  Percentage of time  field.   

Example shown here: " 75 ".

57. Step 57

Position Details page displayed with the Add Duties/Responsibilities Entry button highlighted

To add additional Duties/Responsibilities for the position, click the Add Duties/Responsibilities Entry button.

58. Step 58

Position Details page displayed with the Duties/Responsibilities field highlighted

Enter the appropriate information into the Duties/Responsibilities field.  

Example shown here: " data entry ".

59. Step 59

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Enter the appropriate information into the  Percentage of time  field. 

Note : Percentage of time for all of the duties/responsibilities should total 100.

Example shown here: " 25 ".

60. Step 60

Position Details page displayed with the Remove Entry? checkbox highlighted

Turn on the Remove Entry? option if you wish to remove a duty that you have entered.

You can add additional duties/responsibilities as needed

61. Step 61

Position Details page displayed with the Does this person meet the minimum qualifications of the position? drop-down list highlighted

Click the Does this person meet the minimum qualifications of the position? drop-down list.

62. Step 62

Position Details page displayed with the Does this person meet the minimum qualifications of the position? drop-down list option highlighted

Select the appropriate response.  

Example shown here: Position is currently vacant .

63. Step 63

Position Details page displayed with the Save button highlighted

Click the Save button.

64. Step 64

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Click the Next >> button.

65. Step 65

Budget Position Information displayed and higlighted

The Budget Position Information is displayed.

Note: The information on this page will be auto-populated. The information can be edited only by Central HR.

66. Step 66

Budget Position Information page displayed with the Position Supervisor link highlighted

Click the Position Supervisor link.

67. Step 67

 Position Supervisor page displayed with the Filter these results link highlighted

Read the information displayed about adding a supervisory position.

To locate the position, click the Filter these results link.

68. Step 68

Search Position Descriptions window displayed with the Search Keyword field highlighted

The Search Position Descriptions window is displayed.

Enter the name of the supervisor into the Search Keyword field.  

69. Step 69

Search Position Descriptions window displayed with the Position Type drop-down list highlighted

Select the appropriate Position Type to refine the search results.

Click the Position Type drop-down list.

70. Step 70

Search Position Descriptions window displayed with the Position Type drop-down list item highlighted

Select the appropriate list item.

Example shown here: Staff.

71. Step 71

Search Position Descriptions window displayed with the Search button highlighted

Click the Search button.

72. Step 72

Position Supervisor page displayed with the Ad hoc Search radio button highlighted

Under the Ad hoc Search tab, click the appropriate search result.

73. Step 73

Position Supervisor page displayed with the Save button highlighted

Click the Save button.

74. Step 74

Position Supervisor page displayed with the Next >> button highlighted

The Position Supervisor page is updated to display the selected supervisor for the position.  

Click the Next >> button.

75. Step 75

Position Documents page displayed with the Position Request Summary link highlighted

You can attach appropriate documents to the position if needed on this page.

To review the information regarding the position, click the Position Request Summary link.

76. Step 76

New Position Description page displayed with the position information highlighted

The New Position Description page is displayed.

Scroll down to view detailed information about this position.   

77. Step 77

New Position Description page displayed with the Take Action On Position Request drop down list highlighted

Hover over the Take Action On Position Request button. Submit the position request to the appropriate next level in the workflow.