Federal Work Study - Center for Career & Leadership Development

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University seeks a candidate for a Federal Work Study position in the Center for Career & Leadership Development on the Macon Campus. The role involves supporting employer outreach initiatives and assisting with various office operations, ideal for students looking to enhance their professional skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at Middle Georgia State University.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing relationships with employers.
• Promote services and events to students.
• Assist with office operations as needed.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled student with a minimum of 6 credit hours

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Job description

Job Title: Federal Work Study - Center for Career & Leadership Development
Location: MGA - Macon
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 284857
About Us

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 global outreach through its 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 university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

The Center for Career and Leadership Development (CCLD) is seeking candidates for a Federal Work Study (FWS) position on the Macon Campus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and developing relationships with employers by facilitating communication between employers and the CCLD.
• Research employers and organizations the CCLD can potentially collaborate with.
• Assist with outreach and promotion of services and events to encourage communication between the CCLD, students, and potential employers including attending and assisting at job fairs, assisting with marketing, and collaborating with other staff members at the university.
• Organize data from Handshake and other relevant sources ¿ inputting job descriptions for employers, departmental events, assisting with the graduation survey.
• Assist with office operations (e.g., answering phone calls, assisting walk-ins, etc.) as needed.
• Assist with communicating professionally and effectively with clients, staff, and employers in both oral and written forms about Handshake, interviewing, professional attire, career fair prep, LinkedIn, job search, and other services.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University with a minimum of 6 credit hours
• Excellent communication skills both in oral and written forms
• Critical and creative thinking skills
• Attention to detail

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Majoring in business, marketing, Media & Communication, English, psychology, or other area with interest in business related careers
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures
• Customer service experience
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

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 https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

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 (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

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.