Student Assistant - Purchasing

Inside Higher Ed; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 10,228 - 14,568; Part time

Job summary

An undergraduate college in Georgia is seeking a part-time Student Assistant for Purchasing, requiring effective communication skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include clerical duties, delivering mail, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and have a valid driver’s license. Compensation is $9.00 per hour, with a maximum of 19.5 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle background check.
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds.
• May not be employed in more than one job at a time on campus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver incoming and outgoing mail.
• Assist in filling Central Store orders.
• Clean and maintain the mailroom and Central Store areas.
• Perform clerical duties.

Skills

Effective writing and communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Student Assistant - Purchasing
Location: CCGA- Main Campus (Brunswick)
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 289335
Department: Business Services Purchasing

About Us

Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia! Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures. To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia's Vision, Mission and Values please visit www.ccga.edu/about/visionmission/

Job Summary

This is a 19.5 hours per week maximum, part-time student position. This position requires employees who are able to positively represent this Office and the College to various internal and external constituents with a positive and professional demeanor at all times. The student employee must have effective writing, verbal communication, and Microsoft Office skills. Student employees must have a high level of integrity as they may come into contact with confidential information. The student may serve as the first point of contact for the office, perform clerical duties, and assist with special projects. The student assistant will deliver incoming and outgoing campus mail and packages daily and assist in filling Central Stores orders. Other responsibilities include typing, filing, shredding and sorting campus mail. The student assistant will maintain the cleanliness of the mailroom and Central Stores areas, run errands and may perform other duties as assigned. The weekly schedule will be assigned by the supervisor in conjunction with the student's class schedule. The work schedule is subject to change between semesters or as needed. Students are not to work during scheduled class time, even if class is cancelled or dismissed early.

Responsibilities

• Deliver incoming and outgoing mail
• Assist in filling Central Store orders
• Clean and maintain the mailroom and Central Store areas
• Perform clerical duties
• Run errands at the discretion of the supervisor
• Assist with special projects
• Perform any related work as required

Educational Requirements

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at all times

Other Required Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle background check
• Must be able to drive a vehicle
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds
• May not be employed in more than one job at a time on campus

Compensation

Proposed Salary: $9.00 per hour

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to effectively write and communicate
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity
• Uphold a professional and positive attitude

Skills

• Microsoft Office

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the College of Coastal Georgia, as determined by the College of Coastal Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statues, rules and regulations of this college and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.

More About Us

The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu