Student Assistant - Office of Student Life (Cochran Campus)

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University is seeking a part-time Student Assistant for the Office of Student Life at the Cochran campus. The role focuses on supporting campus activities, managing bulletin boards, answering calls, and assisting staff with event setup and breakdown.

Responsibilities include promoting Student Life events, overseeing game room equipment, maintaining tidy spaces, and documenting activities in logs. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required to accommodate events.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Currently enrolled at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours, 12 hours preferably.
• Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Campus Bulletin Boards (Checked once a day)
• Take detailed messages and direct phone calls
• Set up / Break Down Events
• Advertise Events
• Participate in Student Life Events
• Run Student Life Events
• Inform Supervisor of any maintenance issues
• Maintain the duty log workbook and supplies sign out sheet
• Assist Office of Student Life / Affairs professionals as needed
• Check in and out game room equipment and supplies
• Keep the conference room, game room, computer lab, meditation room, and all spaces of Welch Hall clean and tidy
• Attend all meetings/training assigned by supervisors
• Promote and encourage students to participate in hosted events
• Represent Middle Georgia State University with professionalism

Education

Minimum GPA 2.5

Enrollment in MGA for at least 6 credit hours

Job description

Job Title: Student Assistant - Office of Student Life (Cochran Campus) • Location: MGA Cochran • Regular/Temporary: Temporary • Full/Part Time: Part-Time • Job ID: 300918

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

This is a part-time student position within the Office of Student Life, focused on supporting the organization and smooth execution of campus activities. Responsibilities include managing campus bulletin boards, directing phone calls, setting up and breaking down events, assisting Student Affairs staff, and overseeing game room equipment. Student workers are expected to provide customer service, maintain a tidy workspace, and actively engage in promoting and supporting Student Life events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Campus Bulletin Boards (Checked once a day)
• Take detailed messages and direct phone calls
• Set up / Break Down Events
• Advertise Events
• Participate in Student Life Events
• Run Student Life Events
• Inform Supervisor of any maintenance issues
• Maintain the duty log workbook and supplies sign out sheet
• Assist Office of Student Life / Affairs professionals as needed
• Check in and out game room equipment and supplies
• Keep the conference room, game room, computer lab, meditation room, and all spaces of Welch Hall clean and tidy
• Attend all meetings/training assigned by supervisors
• Promote and encourage students to participate in hosted events
• Represent Middle Georgia State University with professionalism

Required Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Currently enrolled at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours, 12 hours preferably
• Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

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.