Student Assistant - Andalusia Institute

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming and diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.

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The Flannery O'Connor Institute for the Humanities Student Assistant performs a variety of support duties through close interaction with Administrative staff and faculty and, as needed, with other departments and/or organizations.
The duties and responsibilities of this position require interpersonal and clerical skills and an understanding of effective customer service.
The Flannery O'Connor Institute for the Humanities Student Assistant could function in a number of capacities to support a grant around Oral Histories of Flannery O'Connor.  The students will be expected to produce up to 8 podcast episodes using three existing oral history interviews and use social media to promote and stream via Russell Library podcast.  They will also be expected to transcribe new interviews. 
The student must be able to effectively use (or willing to learn) technology in this role to produce podcasts.  
Also, familiarity with Flannery O'Connor is a plus.

Creating/producing podcasts based on existing interviews - 70 Will work on the production of podcasts.  May transcribe new interviews.

Promoting podcasts on Social Media - 20

Other Duties as Assigned - 10

Other Required Qualifications
Student enrolled in at least six credit hours as an undergraduate student at Georgia College & State University.
Experience with podcasting and/or social media.

SKILLS
Demonstrated professionalism and dependability.
Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Must be proactive and able to engage with constituency.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Must be a student enrolled in at least six credit hours as an undergraduate student at Georgia College & State University.

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.