Part-Time Research & Outreach Assistant

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University’s Center for Middle Georgia Studies seeks a motivated student worker for a Federal Work Study position. You will assist with research, administration, and event planning, gaining hands-on experience in academic research and community engagement.

This part-time, temporary role supports faculty fellows, maintains databases, and helps with outreach, reporting, and presentations while balancing coursework.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computers and different software programs.
• Prior office experience is helpful but not required.
• Student must retain FERPA confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research projects focused on the region.
• Organize and catalog archival materials.
• Help maintain databases of regional information.
• Support event planning for lectures, workshops, or conferences.
• Assist with social media and website updates.
• Transcribe interviews or historical documents.
• Conduct literature reviews on Middle Georgia topics.
• Help prepare reports or presentations.
• Assist Faculty Fellows, researchers or scholars.
• Support community outreach initiatives.
• Perform clerical or data entry tasks and file important documents accordingly.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Balance academic workload with work-study responsibilities.
• Must be dependable and prompt.
• Must adhere to the code of confidentiality.
• Be cordial to all staff, faculty and visitors entering the office.

Skills

Computer skills

Office software

FERPA confidentiality

Detail oriented

Education

Currently enrolled MGA student (6+ credits)

Job description

Middle Georgia State University’s Center for Middle Georgia Studies seeks a motivated student worker for a Federal Work Study position. You will assist with research, administration, and event planning, gaining hands-on experience in academic research and community engagement.

This part-time, temporary role supports faculty fellows, maintains databases, and helps with outreach, reporting, and presentations while balancing coursework.