ABOUT US

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state’s designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university’s beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O’Connor, ’45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O’Connor’s former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia’s Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedomhttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 policy and its Ethics Code of Conducthttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

JOB SUMMARY

The Student Assistant performs a variety of technology support duties through close interaction with staff, faculty, and students.
The duties and responsibilities of this position require interpersonal communication skills and an understanding of effective customer service.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Enrolled in at least 6 hours at GCSU
Must be currently awarded Federal Work Study funds

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Student enrolled in at least six credit hours as an undergraduate student at Georgia College.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Be awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) through the Financial Aid Office at GCSU for the current aid year. Federal Work Study awards can be confirmed through the student’s PAWS account, Financial Aid, then Award Offer tab. Students who are not awarded FWS can contact the Financial Aid Office to see if they are eligible at financialaid@gcsu.edu.
This position will work in-person up to 19 hours per week.

ABILITIES

Demonstrated professionalism and dependability.
Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Must be proactive and able to engage with various constituency.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

SPECIAL APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

Seeking qualified candidates to apply

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED - 10

Be punctual and work hours as scheduled. Maintain regular attendance. Notify supervisor if unable to work agreed upon times. Make effective use of work time. Enter and approve time promptly and accurately in accordance with designated deadlines. Complete all tasks assigned in an accurate, prompt, polite and thorough manner.