Federal Work Study - Center for Middle Georgia Studies

Middle Georgia Studies Student Worker

The Center for Middle Georgia Studies seeks a motivated and detail-oriented student worker to assist with various research, administrative, and event planning tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in academic research, community engagement, and project management.

Assist with research projects focused on the region Organize and catalog archival materials Help maintain databases of regional information Support event planning for lectures, workshops, or conferences Assist with social media and website updates Transcribe interviews or historical documents Conduct literature reviews on Middle Georgia topics Help prepare reports or presentations Assist Faculty Fellows, researchers or scholars Support community outreach initiatives Perform clerical or data entry tasks and file important documents accordingly. Maintain all work areas in a clean and organized manner. Maintain his/her academic work load while handling a work study job opportunity. Must be dependable and prompt. Must adhere to the code of confidentiality. Be cordial to all staff, faculty and visitors entering the office.

Minimum GPA of 2.0 Currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

A student worker must have knowledge of computers and different software programs. Any prior job experience in an office environment is helpful, but not necessary. Student is required to retain Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) confidentiality.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6, federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

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.