Work Study Student - School of Earth, Environment & Sustainability - Office Assistant (Spring 2024)

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Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

School of Earth, Environment & Sustainability

The Work Study Student will work in the main office of the School of Earth, Environment & Sustainability as an Office Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Spring 2024.

The Student Assistant will greet visitors, answer phones, monitor and respond emails, and assist the administrative coordinator and faculty with various administrative tasks such as copying, filing, and other tasks, as required. The student assistant is expected to keep all office information confidential and to maintain security of all office documents. The student assistant should have well-developed communication and organizational skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. 
Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.
Please confirm your Federal Work-Study eligibility with the Office of Financial Aid or Request Federal Work Study Eligibility Here 

• Answers phones and monitors/responds to emails
• Greets and screens visitors to the office
• Maintains various excel and Google sheets databases
• Helps faculty with photocopying or other office-related tasks, as requested
• Assists student lab technicians with maintaining and stocking geology laboratories

Shift Specifics

• Up to 20 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability
• Shifts available Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Educational Requirements

• Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Other Required Qualifications

• Must be Federal Work eligible.

Preferred Education

• Enrolled in a College of Science and Math degree program

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge of Excel, all Google applications, Photoshop, and standard social media platforms.

$10.00 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability

• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

February 13, 2024
Application review may begin as early as January 2, 2024.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Must maintain Federal Work-Study eligibility.

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position is not required to drive.

• Standard