Presidential Lecture Series Student Fellows - Student Assistant

Job Title:

Presidential Lecture Series Student Fellows - Student Assistant

Location:

Albany State Rec. Location

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Full/Part Time:

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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.

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.

Albany State University seeks six students to serve as Presidential Lecture Series Student Fellows. Fellows help bring nationally recognized scholars, leaders, and innovators to campus and turn each lecture into a platform for student leadership and academic exploration.

Fellows support event planning, Q&A sessions, guided reflections, and post-event assessment. They also help connect lecture themes to classroom and co-curricular learning. The role builds professional skills while advancing the University's goals for student engagement, retention, and civic discourse.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Assist with planning meetings, speaker visit itineraries, and event-day run-of-show.
• Coordinate participant logistics, including registration, check-in, seating, and room setup.
• Serve as student hosts and escorts for visiting speakers and guests.

• Promote lecture events to students, student organizations, faculty, and community partners.
• Support promotional campaigns across campus and social media in coordination with Marketing and Communications.
• Recruit peers to attend and participate in pre-event preparation and Q&A sessions.

• Help prepare student questions and moderate or support Q&A sessions.
• Coordinate and co-facilitate student-led reflection sessions after each lecture.
• Take notes and develop summaries that help integrate lecture themes into co-curricular learning.

• Track attendance at each event.
• Administer post-event surveys and collect student reflections.
• Help compile data that measures progress toward the goal of 150+ attendees per event and 80% of participating students reporting increased academic or leadership engagement.

• Attend required fellow training and team meetings.
• Support related Title III Activity 1 engagement events as assigned.

• Experience planning and executing high-profile university events.
• Direct interaction with nationally recognized leaders, scholars, and innovators.
• Skills in public engagement, facilitation, communication, and program assessment.
• Leadership development through peer engagement and reflection facilitation.
• A professional reference and a resume-ready leadership credential.

Currently enrolled, degree-seeking undergraduate at Albany State University. Good academic and conduct standing with the University. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Available to work evenings and occasional weekends for scheduled events.

Experience in student leadership, event planning, or campus organizations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfort engaging with distinguished guests, faculty, and community members. Interest in public service, civic engagement, leadership, or the lecture themes.…