Student Assistant - Community Assistant (Cochran Campus) at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Student Assistant - Community Assistant (Cochran Campus) Location: MGA Cochran Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 292951 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 This is a student assistant position with flexible hours (Will work an average of 19 hours per week). Employee in this position is responsible for the assistance and supervision of Resident Assistants within the residence hall at Middle Georgia State University.Responsibilities Developing relationships with Academic Affairs and Student Success.Assist and supervise the Resident Assistants (RA) within the residence hall.Assist resident Assistants (RA¿s) and Resident Life Coordinators (RLC¿s) in community development and programmatic efforts.Create a caring environment conducive to academic pursuits and to the personal development of students.Assist with the enforcement of university regulations and maintenance of order and discipline in the resident halls.Promote a secure environment within the residence hall.Performs other related duties.Required Qualifications Must be a currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State UniversityMust be enrolled in at least 6 credit hoursMaintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPAExperience in working with residential students required.Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students, faculty and staff.Be organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethicAbility to focus in a fast-paced work environmentDemonstrated understanding and value of campus culture and communityAble to work independently as neededPreferred Qualifications Currently live in the residence halls or have lived in the residence halls Middle Georgia State UniversityPrevious customer service experienceBe a team-playerPresent self in a positive and professional mannerKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities Skills in critical thinking and problem solvingSkills in effective communication skillsKnowledge of event/program planningKnowledge of budget management principlesSkill in the training and supervision of the personnelSkill in decision making and problem solvingSkill in building interpersonal relationships with residentsSkill in oral and written communication. Skills in leadership and peer counseling 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 - 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 478.471.2010. 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.