Sociology General Assistant

Mercer Cluster; Macon, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in Macon is seeking a Sociology General Assistant to support the Sociology Department with general office duties and flyer creation. The role involves mainly computer and copier work, under supervision of Maha Jolley.

Start date is 09/10/2026 and end date is 05/11/2027; this is an on-campus student employment opportunity with an hourly wage of $10.00.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Good time management and ability to determine what tasks need to be done first.
• Qualify for work study.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Sociology Department faculty and staff.
• Create and distribute flyers; perform general office duties.
• Most tasks involve using a computer and copier.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Work study eligibility

Tools

Copier

Job description

Job Family: Student Regular Wage

Department: Sociology

Supervisor: Maha Jolley

Job Title: Sociology General Assistant

Job Description:

Provide support for Mercer Sociology Department faculty/staff, including general office duties such as creating/distributing flyers and making copies. Most work will involve use of computer and copier skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Good time management / ability to determine what tasks need to be done first
• Qualify for work study

Hourly Pay is $10.00

Scheduled Hours: 9

Start Date: 09/10/2026

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.