Temporary Office Clerical PT - Applied Reading Center

Valdosta State University; Valdosta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Valdosta State University is seeking a part-time Temporary Office Clerical worker for the Applied Reading Center in Valdosta, GA. The role provides office and clerical support within a university department and offers an hourly rate of $23.00 for 15-19 hours per week, ending June 30, 2027.

Strong organizational and communication skills are required, with a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma and one year of related work experience.
• Part-time clerical and office support experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Administrative support and clerical duties - 60%: perform a variety of administrative tasks, including filing, scheduling, mail handling, and answering phones.
• Point of contact - 30%: liaise with other departments, students, faculty, customers, and vendors on behalf of the department.
• Manipulate and prepare data - 10%: prepare data and reports using a computer.

Kenntnisse

Administrative support

Clerical duties

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Temporary Office Clerical PT - Applied Reading Center

Location: Valdosta State University

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 304923

About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.

Job Summary

Provide office and clerical support to a department or unit.

Responsibilities

Typical Allocation of Duties:

• Administrative support and clerical duties - 60% Perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties, which may include correspondence, filing, scheduling, mail distribution, answering phones, and organizing mail.
• Point of contact - 30% Acts as a point of contact to other departments, students, faculty, customers, and outside agencies/vendors on behalf of department.
• Manipulate and prepare data - 10% Manipulate and prepare data and other information, databases, or reports using a computer.

Supervisor Expectations

The project manager for the Valdosta State University Applied Reading Center will manage the day-to-day operations and oversee literacy project work. They will manage timelines, budgets and resources, and ensure the progress of the Center's initiatives, while serving as the link between staff, educators, and external partners. This is a part-time position that will be paid hourly for 15-19 hours per week. This position will terminate at the end of the funding period for this project, June 30, 2027.

Supervisor expectations for the selected candidate:

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution
• Coordinate and manage project activities across internal and external stakeholders, including schools, universities, state agencies, consultants, and vendors
• Assist partner schools with managing logistics for professional learning activities, including trainings, workshops, conferences, webinars, coaching sessions, and related participant support
• Work with Valdosta State University College of Education and Human Services budget manager to ensure financial processes are followed
• Coordinate data collection, record maintenance, reporting activities, and documentation to support project evaluation and continuous improvement
• Serve as the primary liaison between the VSU Applied Reading Center and partner organizations, fostering collaborative relationships and effective communication
• Manage project budgets by tracking expenditures, monitoring spending, preparing financial reports when requested, and supporting procurement and invoicing processes
• Ensure compliance with state requirements, contractual obligations, organizational policies, and funding agency expectations
• Facilitate meetings, maintain project documentation, and communicate updates, action items, and project status to stakeholders
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and barriers, and implement solutions to keep projects on schedule and within scope

Required Qualifications

High school diploma and one (1) year of related work experience.

Proposed Salary

$23.00/hr.

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/#p8.2.18_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.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide:

• Professional references with current contact information
• Documentation of academic credentials
• Employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to: ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment, view social media outlets, and remove job postings without additional notification. Employment is contingent upon: successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check reference checks Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position: satisfactory credit check successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) pre-employment drug testing confirmation of credentials After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training: New employee orientation VSU's Annual Compliance Training: USG Ethics Policy Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy Drug Free Workplace Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Motor Vehicle Policy Workers Compensation (new hires) Georgia Open Records Act (new hires) USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly) Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving Equal Employment Opportunity Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

Background Check

• Standard

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Special Applicant Instructions

Valdosta State University may provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for select positions when consistent with institutional needs, University policy, and applicable law. Sponsorship is considered on a case-by-case basis and is not available for all positions. Applicants who anticipate requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future are encouraged to contact Human Resources early in the recruitment process with questions regarding sponsorship eligibility.

Clery Disclosure

The Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requires institutions of higher education to publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus; in or on certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by our institution; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and fire safety policies and statistics. The ASFSR is published annually by October 1 and is available online at: https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/police/asfr-2026-ybl.pdf. You may request a paper copy of the report by emailing [e-mail].