General Assistant

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a General Assistant in the Political Science department to provide clerical support, assist with simple coding tasks, and help with routine office duties such as distributing flyers and making copies. The role is a student regular wage position, reflecting Mercer’s commitment to on-campus opportunities for student growth and engagement.

The starting pay is $10 per hour with a fixed schedule of 6 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience coding.
• Interest in Political Science, International Affairs, or Law and Public Policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Mercer Political Science department faculty/staff, including simple research support such as coding, and general office duties such as distributing flyers and making copies as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Experience coding

Interest in Political Science

Job description

Job Family

Student Regular Wage

Department

Political Science

Supervisor

Maha Jolley

Job Title

General Assistant

Job Description

Provide support for Mercer Political Science department faculty/staff, including simple research support such as coding, and general office duties such as distributing flyers and making copies as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Experience coding
• Intertest in Political Science, International Affairs, or Law and Public Policy

Starting Pay

$10 an hour

Scheduled Hours

6

Start Date

09/1/2026

End Date

05/11/2027

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.