Location: Macon,GA, USA
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 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary
In this position, student assistants will have the opportunity to assist with departmental needs. Job includes assisting professors, staff, and students, as assigned by hiring manager.
Responsibilities
* Helps with daily operations of running the office (answering phones, making copies, distributing mail, assisting walk-ins, etc.)
* Communicates professionally on the phone and in-person to resolve or escalate inquiries
* Answers general questions about department, or directs inquiries to appropriate person
* Assists the staff and department chair with other duties as assigned; may take on a special project based on student skills and interests to include but is not limited to social media, the Mac and/or Art Lab, course assistance (i.e., assisting with set-up for film/digital lab courses), digital media management and/or creation, and student outreach.
Required Qualifications
* Currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University, minimum of 6 credit hours with some or all classes being on the Macon campus
* Minimum GPA of 2.5
* Must be able to work a set schedule Monday Friday.
* Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office including Word and Excel, social media platforms, Canva, etc.
* Skills: critical and creative thinking, oral and written communication, and attention to detail.
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
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
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 an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.###.####. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
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.