Work Study Assistant to Dr. Thomas

merceruniversity; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 9,600 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Work Study Student to assist the Institute at Mercer University with marketing, organization, and clerical support. The role involves planning events, creating promotional materials, managing social media, and handling routine administrative duties in Knight Hall.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, some marketing/graphics experience, and federal work-study eligibility.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with marketing and/or graphic design is preferred.
• Familiar with Mercer's Great Books program is desirable.
• Federal work study eligibility is required.
• Business students or those pursuing non-profit careers are a good fit.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support events and programs for ACTC and its Executive Director.
• Design promotional materials and manage social media presence.
• Assist with basic administrative tasks: mailings, copies, database updates, filing.
• Occasionally assist with organizing office files and related clerical work.
• Work location is Knight Hall on Mercer University's campus.

Skills

Marketing

Graphic design

Organizational skills

Tools

Graphic design software

Job description

Job Family: Student Work Study

Department: Philosophy

Supervisor: Donna Johnson

Job Title: Work Study Assistant to Dr. Thomas

Job Description

Seeking Work Study Student for Institute at Mercer University

Who we are

The Association for Core Texts and Courses is an independent academic non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting and supporting the teaching of core texts throughout the world. We have a Liberal Arts Institute on Mercer's campus where we both run the business of the corporation and organize programs and events on Mercer's campus, throughout the United States, and internationally.

Job description

The Institute seeks an Intern to provide marketing, organizational, and clerical support for ACTC and its Executive Director, Prof. Charlotte Thomas. Responsibilities will include but are not necessarily limited to: planning and supporting events and programs, designing promotional materials, managing our social media, and helping with basic administrative tasks such as mailings, copies, updating our database, and organizing files. The Institute is newly relocated to Mercer, and this position is new and evolving - you would have a significant opportunity to define your role and responsibilities going forward.

What we are looking for

Highly developed organizational skills, experience with marketing and/or graphic design. We'd prefer candidates who are familiar with Mercer's Great Books program. Applicants must have qualified for Federal work study support. Business students or students interested in a career working for non-profits would likely be the best fit for this position.

Position details

10 hours per week, with flexibility for the schedule. Pay is up to $12/hour, depending on qualifications and experience. You will typically work out of an office in Knight Hall.

Pay is up to $12 an hour

pay rate: up to $12 an hour

Scheduled Hours: 10

Start Date: 08/20/2026

End Date: 05/12/2027