Student Employment and Experiential Learning Program; SEEL; Human Resources Assistant

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.

The Albany State University Office of Human Resources is seeking a motivated junior or senior to join our team through the Student Employment and Experiential Learning (SEEL) program, funded by Title III and coordinated by ASU Career Services. This is not a traditional student job. The SEEL HR Assistant will work alongside HR professionals as a contributing member of the team, gaining hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, HR operations and records, employee engagement, and workforce data.

Over the course of the academic year, the SEEL HR Assistant will take on progressively greater responsibility, from supporting day-to-day HR operations to owning a defined semester project that is presented to HR leadership. Participants will handle confidential information with discretion, use professional HR technology and tools, and build the judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills employers expect from new graduates.

This role is designed to prepare students for life after graduation. Participants will receive structured mentoring from HR staff, regular performance feedback, and workforce readiness development, and will leave with documented, resume-ready accomplishments, professional references, and a clear view of career pathways in human resources and related fields, all while earning income on campus.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Talent Acquisition: Assist with the recruitment process by preparing and posting job announcements, coordinating interview schedules and logistics, tracking applicant status, and corresponding professionally with candidates and hiring managers.
• Onboarding: Prepare new-hire materials, assist with new employee orientation logistics, and help ensure onboarding checklists and required documentation are complete and accurate.
• HR Operations and Records: Perform accurate data entry and audits in the HR information system and personnel records, and maintain organized, confidential files in accordance with University and University System of Georgia records requirements.
• Data and Reporting: Compile and analyze HR data using Microsoft Excel or similar tools, and help prepare summary reports, charts, and dashboards on recruitment, onboarding, and engagement activity.
• Employee Engagement: Help plan, promote, and evaluate employee recognition, wellness, professional development, and engagement initiatives, including gathering participant feedback and reporting results.
• Research and Communications: Research HR best practices, policies, and employment law topics as assigned, and draft clear, professional communications such as emails,