Student Assistant – Multicultural Affairs (Spring 2024)

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Location
 

Armstrong Campus – Savannah, GA

Department Information
 

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Job Summary
 

The Student Assistant will support the Multicultural Affairs on the Statesboro Campus beginning Spring 2024.

The student assistant in the Office of Multicultural Affairs will play a key role in supporting the office’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse campus community. This part-time, on-campus position offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated student to contribute to the development and implementation of multicultural programs, events, and initiatives.

Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.

Responsibilities
 

• Provides customer service
• Completes campus errands
• Assist with planning and promoting programs and events to meet the social and academic needs of students
• Work in conjunction with office staff to meet the needs of students
• Assists staff as needed monitoring assigned facilities
• Completes general administrative tasks such as filing, copying, and scanning documents, and data entry
• Utilizes a multiline phone system to answer and transfer telephone calls

Shift Specifics

• Up to 20 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability

Required Qualifications
 

Educational Requirements

• Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Proposed Salary
 

$10.00 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach
 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
 

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date
 

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as January 25, 2024.

Contact Information
 

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at [email protected] .

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [email protected] .

Conditions of Employment
 

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate or three or more graduate level credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Equal Employment Opportunity
 

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information
 

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check
 

• Standard