Research Security Operations - Student Assistant

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Smyrna, GA seeks a Student Assistant to provide operational support in the Research Security department beginning Fall 2026. Duties include assisting with day-to-day operations, visit control, file management, SIMS data input, and couriering classified documents between facilities.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor's degree with at least 6 credit hours, a 2.0+ GPA, a valid driver's license, and completion of required trainings (Export Control,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree
• Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours with your university
• 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Must have a driver's license
• Will be required to take and maintain specific training pertinent to the job (Export Control, Initial/Refresher Security Brief/Training, and Defensive Driving Course)
• Must have written and oral communication skills
• Commit to 15-20 hours of work per week

Responsibilities

• Assist all departments with day-to-day operational duties
• Assist with visit control outgoing and incoming visitors' request
• Assist with Personnel Security reports and Collateral Contract closeout reports
• Maintain electronic and physical files for Personnel Security, Collateral Contracts Administration, and the 3 Corporations (GIT/GTRC/GTARC)
• Input and update date Security Information Management Systems (SIMS)
• Courier classified documents to and from main campus facilities, Cobb County Research Facilities, and local post office
• Assist with DCSA Annual Self Inspection Program
• Maintain office supplies and the upkeep of the supply room
• Escort Shred-It contractor to empty bins in all facility locations
• Email/mail correspondence to government and cleared facility contractors
• Answer phone, receive voicemails, and ensure they are forwarded to the appropriate department/person(s)
• Ensure office is stocked with appropriate supplies to include paper replenished in printers
• Assist with monitoring classified meetings, conferences, and courses
• Other duties assigned

Skills

Communication

Driver's license

Export Control training

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database functions

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Smyrna, GA seeks a Student Assistant to provide operational support in the Research Security department beginning Fall 2026. Duties include assisting with day-to-day operations, visit control, file management, SIMS data input, and couriering classified documents between facilities.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor's degree with at least 6 credit hours, a 2.0+ GPA, a valid driver's license, and completion of required trainings (Export Control,