Football Operations Graduate Assistant Jobs in Georgia

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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, leadership development, 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 college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.
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Job Summary
The Graduate Assistant- Peach Fellow (Program & Operations) serves as a central support for the MFA in Creative Writing program and Peach literary journal. The Fellow manages program logistics, communications, and event coordination while contributing to journal production and editorial workflows. This position offers hands-on professional development in literary publishing, program administration, and the national literary community.
Responsibilities
Program & Operations - 40
Coordinate logistics for the Visiting Writers Series, including scheduling, venue setup, hospitality, and faculty and guest communications.
Support planning and coordination of the Business of Writing Forum and related professional development programming.
Maintain and update program records, including student publications, award recognitions, placement outcomes, and alumni activity.
Develop promotional materials, print, digital and manage outreach across program platforms.
Event Documentation & Outreach - 25
Attend program events and produce documentation for institutional records and public communications.
Draft and share faculty-approved content across digital platforms, including social media and program newsletters.
Journal & Production Support - 25
Assist with Peach production timelines, including copyediting coordination, layout communication, and distribution logistics.
Support submission management workflows during active reading periods.
Contribute to AWP conference preparation, including coordination of promotional materials and logistics.
Other Duties as Assigned - 10
Provide administrative support to the Program Coordinator and Administrative Assistant.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Approved for regular admission to a graduate degree program at Georgia College & State University. Upload Acceptance into "Additional Documents" attachment in application.
Maintain academic good standing. If a student's grade point average falls below a 3.00 (academic warning), the student will have next semester or summer term to improve and return to good standing before termination of the assistantship. Should a student fail to return to good standing after the next semester or summer term, or should a student receive academic exclusion and be dismissed from the degree program, the assistantship will be terminated at once.
This position will work in-person 19 hours per week.
Full assistantships (19 hours/week) cover all but $25 of tuition.
Applicable student fees are not covered by the assistantship.
Course loads for graduate assistants must be at least 6 graduate semester hours.
Proposed Salary
Minimum $10.00 / hour
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment, to take initiative, and to follow through with all responsibilities and assigned tasks.
KNOWLEDGE
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and digital communication platforms.
SKILLS
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks
USG Core Values
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. 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 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents 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 the 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.
Other Information
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.