Student Assistant

Mercer Cluster; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,831,000 - 21,474,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Student Assistant on the Atlanta Campus to provide administrative and event support to the Dean's Office and School of Business Student Services team. Responsibilities include answering phones, assisting with communications, mail processing, data entry, and creating promotional materials.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be willing to learn new technologies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing phone calls.
• Assisting with student communications.
• Processing and distributing mail.
• Performing data entry and generating reports.
• Creating flyers and promotional materials.
• Maintaining paper and electronic records.
• Supporting social media and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn new technologies

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Family: Student Regular Wage. Department: Dean's Office, School of Business. Supervisor: Moses Ngungu. Job Title: Student Assistant.

Job Description: This is an hourly student position that provides administrative and event support for the Atlanta Stetson-Hatcher School of Business Student Services team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Answering and directing phone calls
• Assisting with student communications
• Processing and distributing mail
• Performing data entry and generating reports
• Creating flyers and promotional materials
• Maintaining paper and electronic records
• Supporting social media and marketing initiatives

The ideal candidate will have proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a willingness to learn new technologies and processes.

This position requires the ability to work effectively with graduate students, engage professionally with prospective and current students and their families in person and virtually, and provide support during Student Services events and programs.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Director of Student Services as needed. This position may occasionally require evening and weekend availability to support special events and programs, though these hours will be infrequent and kept to a minimum.

This position will report to the Director of Student Services at the Stetson-Hatcher School of Business- Atlanta Campus.

The graduate student assistant will also maintain a professional appearance, work with various computer applications and software, such as Excel, and Word, as well as assist faculty, staff, and students when needed.

Pay rate: $13.00/hour. Scheduled Hours: 20. Start Date: 08/31/2026. End Date: 12/18/2026.

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.