Student Assistant - Academic Affairs/ Office of Academic Operations

Inside Higher Ed

Savannah (GA)

On-site

USD 13,776 - 20,664

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public university in Georgia is seeking a Student Assistant for the Academic Affairs office. This part-time role involves administrative tasks like scanning and filing documents, supporting staff during projects, and maintaining professional communication. Candidates must be enrolled as students with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and possess basic computer skills. It offers flexible hours up to 19 hours per week, making it ideal for students balancing coursework.

Qualifications

Minimum GPA of 2.0 required.
Must maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Responsibilities

Scan, file, copy, mail, shred, and retrieve documents as required.
Assist staff during high volume project needs.
Maintain professional phone service.

Skills

Knowledge of computers and software programs

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University

Job description

Student Assistant - Academic Affairs / Office of Academic Operations

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Job Title: Student Assistant - Academic Affairs / Office of Academic Operations

Location: Middle GA State University

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 292263

About Us: Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary: Academic Affairs and the Office of Academic Operations is seeking a Student Office Assistant who will work closely with our staff with daily clerical needs and projects. Student Office Assistants will have the ability to navigate and abide by MGA institutional policies. Student Assistants report directly to the Student Assistant Supervisor. This is a part-time position working up to 19 hours a week.

Responsibilities

Scan, file, copy, mail, shred, and retrieve documents as required by the Academic Affairs and Academic Operations staff.
Assist staff during high volume project needs.
Maintain acceptable and professional quality phone service and productivity performance.
Adhere to Data Safety per the USG’s and MGA’s technical and cybersecurity best practices.
Perform duties assigned by staff.
Must be dependable and prompt while maintaining his/her academic workload and handling a student assistant opportunity.

Required Qualifications

Minimum GPA of 2.0
Currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours
Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Student assistants must have knowledge of computers and different software programs.
Any prior job experience in an office environment is helpful, but not necessary.
Student assistants are required to follow all employee policies and procedures.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

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