Student Assistant - Community Service

Job Title : Student Assistant - Community Service

Location : MGA - Macon

Regular / Temporary : Temporary

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Job ID : 292493

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 part-time student position supports the Office of Student Life on either the Macon or Cochran campus by assisting the Assistant Director for Engagement and Service in the planning, coordination, and implementation of campus programs. The role focuses on student engagement, community service initiatives, and provides support for Greek Life oversight. Responsibilities include helping with event logistics, promotional efforts, service project coordination, and light administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, setup, and on-site support for campus engagement activities, service events, and student involvement initiatives (both indoor and outdoor)
• Support the coordination and promotion of community service projects and volunteer opportunities
• Provide assistance with Greek Life communications, tracking event attendance, and supporting organization-led events as needed
• Conduct regular checks of campus spaces such as the Commuter Lounge and Georgia Hall to ensure cleanliness, equipment storage, and security.
• Help identify potential service partners and projects within the local community and on campus
• Report any broken, missing, or damaged items in student-use areas to the Assistant Director
• Serve as a primary point of communication for Alternative Break trips, including sharing trip details with interested students, managing logistics, and assisting with participant preparation
• Monitor and maintain campus bulletin boards by removing outdated materials and posting current flyers
• Help update and maintain the Knight Life portal with event listings and relevant service opportunities
• Promote Student Life programs by tabling, posting flyers, or sharing digital content
• Attend trainings, meetings, and campus events as assigned
• Represent Middle Georgia State University and the Office of Student Life with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a commitment to student engagement

Required Qualifications

Institutional Values

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

Equal 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.