Student Assistant - Office of Research & Sponsored Projects at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Student Assistant - Office of Research & Sponsored Projects Location: MGA - Macon Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 288870 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 position of Student Assistant hired for the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) will provide essential administrative support to Graduate School¿s ORSP faculty and staff.Responsibilities Collaborate with faculty and staff to support grant applications and researchBe helpful and a resource to all students, staff, faculty and visitors entering the officeAssist ORSP director with administrative duties such as data entry, answering incoming calls, office outreach (email, media, phone), copying and filingCollate data and investigate topics/research on behalf of the officeRequired Qualifications Currently enrolled as a student at Middle Georgia State University, required.Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours during semester of employmentExperiences that demonstrate the following skills:Excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsExcellent customer service skillsTime management and ability to meet deadlines.Computer literacy and use of office software Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Skill in oral and written communication Skill in organization and project managementTime management skillsAnalytical skills and problem solvingSkill in interpersonal relations and dealing with varied stakeholdersComputer literacy and familiarity with office software 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 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.