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Job Summary
The Student Assistant will provide support to the Endowed Military Chair in the Department of History, Geography, and Philosophy and to the Academic Support Assistant. The position is available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No weekend or remote work is required.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities will include assisting the Endowed Chair with scholarly research projects and assisting the support staff with event setup and coordination, handling administrative tasks, managing communications, and providing general support to ensure the smooth operation of the Hallock Endowment events, as well as basic scanning and photocopying.
Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled and on good academic standing and enrolled full-time in a relevant academic program, such as History, Geography, Philosophy, or a related field.

• Occasional evening work during events subject to availability.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively with the Endowed Chair & Staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.

• Attention to detail and efficient organizational skills.

• Strong verbal, writing, research, Excel, Word, email communication.

• Ability to learn new software quickly to create flyers, event announcements, etc.

• Be prompt, reliable, and have a neat appearance.

• Be able to balance academics with work responsibilities.

• Be able to adhere to a set work schedule and communicate any shift conflicts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be enrolled and on good academic standing and enrolled full-time in a relevant academic program, such as History, Geography, Philosophy, or a related field.
• Interest in military history.

• Experience in scholarly research including physical archives and digital databases.

• This position is intended for a student seeking a longer-term opportunity rather than a one-semester assignment.

Proposed Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience. This position will work up to 19 hours per week.
Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 .
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Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
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Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities;
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *
For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom .
To be considered for a Student Assistant position, the applicant must be a current Columbus State University student, taking at least six (6) credit hour courses per semester. "INDEED2019job" "INDEED2019job"
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