Federal Work Study - Financial Aid Office for Laurens County Family Connection

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University is seeking a part-time Federal Work Study student to support the Financial Aid Office for Laurens County Family Connection.

The role focuses on tutoring students and performing office duties, with emphasis on accuracy, discretion, and teamwork in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child and youth activities and educational enrichment.
• Any prior job experience in childcare.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Student must retain FERPA confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical or data entry tasks and file important documents accordingly.
• Assist with tutoring of students in math and reading.
• Assist in sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and be cordial to students, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Child activities

Childcare experience

Basic computer knowledge

FERPA confidentiality

Education

Enrollment at MGA (6+ credits)

Job description

Job Title: Federal Work Study - Financial Aid Office for Laurens County Family Connection

Location: Middle GA State University

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 302588

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 program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

The student will be responsible for assisting the office with tutoring the students and any other duties assigned by the office.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical or data entry tasks and file important documents accordingly.
• Assist with the tutoring of students in math and reading.
• Assist in sign-in and sign-out procedures
• Encourages participation in daily activities.
• Perform other duties related to position as assigned by Site Coordinator.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain his/her academic work load while handling a work study job opportunity.
• Must be dependable and prompt.
• Must adhere to the code of confidentiality.
• Be cordial to all students, staff, faculty and visitors entering the office.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.0 and be currently enrolled at Middle Georgia State University student for at least 6 credit hours
• Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• A student worker must have knowledge of child and youth activities such as educational enrichment, health and some sport and or recreational.
• Any prior job experience in childcare.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Student is required to retain Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) confidentiality.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6, federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

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.