Engaged Learning Office Assistant

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking an Engaged Learning Office Assistant to support the Center for Engaged Learning. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, maintaining files, sorting mail, posting flyers, and assisting with event setup and breakdown.

The role requires federal work-study eligibility and current Mercer student status. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong customer service, organizational, and time-management skills, along with proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Must be a Mercer University student enrolled and in good academic standing.
• Must have federal work-study eligibility.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills; able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Greet office visitors and provide front-desk support.
• Maintain and organize office files and supply inventories.
• Sort mail and assist with photocopying and general clerical tasks.
• Post flyers and assist with event setup and breakdown.
• Provide administrative and event support as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Federal work-study eligibility

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Job Family: Student Work Study Department: Provost's Office Supervisor: Lauren Shinholster Job Title: Engaged Learning Office Assistant Job Description: Serve as a Center for Engaged Learning office assistant. Office assistants provide administrative and event support, including, but not limited to, greeting office visitors, maintaining office files and supply inventories, sorting mail, posting flyers, and assisting with event setup and breakdown.

Requirements: Must have federal work-study and be enrolled as a current Mercer University student in good academic standing. Ideal candidates should possess excellent customer service, organizational, and time management skills and should have working knowledge of general office equipment and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. This job requires the occasional lifting of office supplies/equipment up to 20 lbs.

Pay rate: $14 per hour Scheduled Hours: 10 Start Date: 08/17/2026 End Date: 05/14/2027

Mercer Student Employment - About Us Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.