Student Assistant - Academic Affairs/ Office of Academic Operations

Job Title: Student Assistant - Academic Affairs/ Office of Academic Operations
Location: Middle GA State University
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 292263
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

Academic Affairs and the Office of Academic Operations is seeking a Student Office Assistant who will work closely with our staff with daily clerical needs and projects. Student Office Assistants will have the ability to navigate and abide by MGA institutional polices. Student Assistants report directly to the Student Assistant Supervisor. This is a part-time position working up to 19 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Scan, file, copy, mail, shred, and retrieve documents as required by the Academic Affairs and Academic Operations staff.
• Assist staff during high volume project needs.
• Maintain acceptable and professional quality phone service and productivity performance.
• Adhere to Data Safety per the USG¿s and MGA¿s technical and cybersecurity best practices.
• Perform duties assigned by staff.
• Must be dependable and prompt while maintaining his/her academic workload and handling a student assistant opportunity.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.0
• Currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours
• Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Student assistants must have knowledge of computers and different software programs.
• Any prior job experience in an office environment is helpful, but not necessary.
• Student assistants are required to follow all employee policies and procedures.

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.

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.