General Assistant

merceruniversity; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in Macon, GA seeks a General Assistant to support the Political Science department staff and faculty. The role involves light research tasks such as coding and routine office duties like distributing flyers and making copies.

Starting pay is $10 per hour with scheduled hours around 6. This student position runs from September 1, 2026 to May 11, 2027 and offers exposure to academic administration.

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 and staff.
• Assist with simple coding tasks and general office duties (distributing flyers, making copies).

Skills

Organizational skills

Coding experience

Interest in politics

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 is $10 an hour

Scheduled Hours: 6

Start Date: 09/1/2026

End Date: 05/11/2027