Student Assistant - Office of Budget & Planning

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

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) seeks a part-time Student Assistant to support the Administration Building front desk and the Finance Division on the Macon Campus. The role emphasizes customer service, document handling, and inter-department communication.

Candidates must be MGA students enrolled in at least 6 credits and possess strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to learn the campus phone system.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as MGA student in at least 6 credits.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Ability to learn phone system and forwarding methods.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk support and assist in the Finance Division suite.
• Scan, file, copy, mail and retrieve documents as needed by Accounting Services and Budget & Planning.
• Greet visitors and answer phone calls at the Administration Building front desk if needed.
• Communicate with campus departments as needed.
• Take detailed messages and forward questions to appropriate personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Phone system

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Current MGA student (6+ credits)

Job description

Job Title: Student Assistant - Office of Budget & Planning

Location: MGA - Macon

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 302156

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

Middle Georgia State University is seeking candidates for a student assistant position working the Administration Building front desk and in the Finance Division suite on the Macon Campus.

Responsibilities

• Must have excellent customer service skills while maintaining acceptable quality, phone and productivity performance.
• Scan, file, copy, mail and retrieve documents as needed by Offices of Accounting Services and Budget & Planning.
• If needed, man the Administration Building front desk admitting and greeting visitors and answering phone calls.
• Communicates with other departments on campus.
• Take detailed messages and forward questions to appropriate personnel.
• Performs related duties.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student at Middle Georgia State University in a minimum of 6 credit hours.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Ability to learn phone system and forwarding methods.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Must be detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related experience preferred.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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/#p8.2.18_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 committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6, federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

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.