Federal Work Study - Advancement & Alumni Relations at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Federal Work Study - Advancement & Alumni Relations Location: Middle GA State University Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 291015 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 The Advancement & Alumni Affairs department is seeking a dependable and organized Federal Work Study Student. This role involves supporting the front desk, answering campus location inquiries, helping with preparations for alumni and Advancement events, and assisting the foundation accountant with clerical and data entry tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a professional office environment while working in a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere. Responsibilities Must be dependable and prompt.Business casual dress requiredMaintain all work areas in a clean and organized manner.Maintain his/her academic workload while handling a work-study job opportunity.Must adhere to the code of confidentiality.Perform clerical or data entry tasks and file essential documents accordingly.Prepare outgoing mail as assigned.Assist in answering phone calls coming into the office.Support front office staff, covering the reception area as needed.Process accounts payable weekly (code and key invoices, cut checks, prepare for outgoing mail, scan documentation).Assist with gathering information for the annual audit. Perform other duties as assigned by staff.Required Qualifications Minimum GPA of 2.0Be currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University or at least 6 credit hours, 12 hours preferably. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic ProgressKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities Experience with Office 365, including ExcelStrong organizational and multitasking skillsExcellent communication and customer service skillsUSG 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 - LearningEqual 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 877.251.2644. 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.