University Student Assistant - Special Programs

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Apply now Job no: 498016
Work type: University Student Assistant
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Student Employment

Department: Undergraduate Studies and Special Programs

Salary: $8.25 (Max 20 hours per week) – Varies Depending on Student Class Schedule

Ability to work some mornings or evenings as needed (a few per semester).

Position Summary: The duties of the University Student Assistant are to obtain work experience on campus in offices, labs, gym, the library, and other areas. Duties may include assisting staff and faculty with preparation for research, classroom instruction, departmental operational needs, or performing administrative and other support duties as required. Special Programs is under the banner of the Honors College. Various organizations fall under Special Programs including pre‑law, American Democracy Project, Model Arab League, Model United Nations, and Study Away.

The student must work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualifications, and departmental needs.

Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Help with various specially assigned tasks.
• Point of contact for Special Programs office.
• Craft presentation materials.
• Make copies and complete other remedial office tasks.
• Other Additional Duties as required by the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below.*)
• If not a first‑time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJSU).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Marginal Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Notice Regarding International Students:

• All international students must be in a valid immigration status.
• Due to Visa requirements, international students must be enrolled as a full‑time JSU student and possess each of the following:
  • Passport from their respective country.
  • F‑1 Student Visa or J‑1 Exchange Student Visa.
  • U.S. Customs Form I‑94.
  • Official photo identification.
  • Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement.
• Please visit the International Programs website for additional information: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript

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Advertised: Feb 12 2026 Central Standard Time

Applications close:
Feb 27 2026 Central Standard Time