Federal Work Study - Advancement & Alumni Relations

Inside Higher Ed; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A public institution of higher learning is seeking a dependable Federal Work Study Student to support front desk operations and assist with clerical tasks in a team-oriented environment. Ideal candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be currently enrolled students. Responsibilities include answering inquiries, preparing events, processing accounts payable, and providing general administrative support. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a professional setting while supporting academic and career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.0 required.
• Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress while handling a work-study job.
• Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist with front desk duties and answer inquiries.
• Support preparations for alumni and Advancement events.
• Perform clerical data entry tasks and maintain organized work areas.
• Cover reception area as needed and process accounts payable.

Skills

Experience with Office 365, including Excel

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Multitasking abilities

Education

Currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University

Job description

Federal Work Study - Advancement & Alumni Relations

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi‑campus baccalaureate and graduate degree‑granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses–Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia–and a fully online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia’s 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia’s flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job ID: 291015.

Regular/Temporary: Temporary. Full/Part Time: Part‑Time.

Job Summary

The Advancement & Alumni Affairs department is seeking a dependable and organized Federal Work Study Student. This role involves supporting the front desk, answering campus location inquiries, helping with preparations for alumni and Advancement events, and assisting the foundation accountant with clerical and data entry tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a professional office environment while working in a supportive, team‑oriented atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Must be dependable and prompt.
• Business casual dress required.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain his/her academic workload while handling a work‑study job opportunity.
• Must adhere to the code of confidentiality.
• Perform clerical or data entry tasks and file essential documents accordingly.
• Prepare outgoing mail as assigned.
• Assist in answering phone calls coming into the office.
• Support front office staff, covering the reception area as needed.
• Process accounts payable weekly (code and key invoices, cut checks, prepare for outgoing mail, scan documentation).
• Assist with gathering information for the annual audit.
• Perform other duties as assigned by staff.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Be currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University or at least 6 credit hours, 12 hours preferably.
• Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience with Office 365, including Excel.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

USG Core Values

Our 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University 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.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.