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Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.
Location
Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.
Job Summary
The Center for Transformational Student Experiences (CTSE) is seeking reliable, disciplined, and customer-service-oriented student research mentors to support and mentor undergraduate students from all colleges who wish to enhance their academic performance and research activities at Albany State University. Student research mentors will work with assigned students in developing strong research skills, accomplishing identified academic and research tasks with the supervision of CTSE staff. The student research mentors will also provide other related activities to support undergraduate research student engagement and success at ASU. The research mentors will join hands to ensure excellent customer service to students and visitors, maintain organized workspaces, and contribute to a welcoming and professional environment in CTSE office.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one academic mentoring to undergraduate research students.
• Provide advice and guidance to students new to academic research program.
• Assist research students in developing excellent academic ethics: study hours, time management, completion of research assignments, engaging and completing undergraduate research projects and presenting at the final symposium.
• Support faculty research mentors as they work with their mentees in research activities.
• Publicize and present undergraduate research activities in classes (in-person and online).
• Support CTSE staff as they organize undergraduate research and symposia activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and office information.
• Assist to deliver awareness raising about research participation and undergraduate research workshops.
• Provide motivation to research mentees and encourage them to complete their research projects.
• Perform other necessary office data organization, research compiling, and routine office works.
• Assist with preparing, assembling packets, promotional materials, and publicizing.
• Keep and organize records of daily data of mentoring activities and provide monthly data outcomes to the Director/Assistant Director/CTSE Staff as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled at Albany State University.
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous office or leadership, mentoring experience.
• Present GPA- 3:0 and above.
• Experience preparing PowerPoint and conducting in-class/online presentations.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with students in a higher education environment.
• Familiarity with office equipment, including printers, scanners, and copiers.

Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter.
Resume.
Transcripts.
A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and mentor students.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to accept all persons, adapt, and adjust behavior to assist mentees' success.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.
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 .
Institutional Values
Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.
Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.
Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.
Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.
Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.
Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:
* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
* a successful pre-employment drug test
Equal Employment Opportunity
Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.