University Student Assistant - Office of Programs

University Student Assistant - Office of Sponsored Programs (Spring 2026)

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Work type: University Student Assistant
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Student Employment

Department: Office of Sponsored Programs

$12.50/hour (max 26 hours per week, more hours available in the summer)

Position Summary: The Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student worker to support administrative and operational functions related to research, training, and grant proposal development. This position offers hands‑on experience in a professional office setting and contributes directly to the university’s mission of supporting faculty and staff in sponsored activities.

Required 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, 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 My Jax State .
• Interest in public service, grants development, or English is preferred.
• Currently enrolled as a student at Jacksonville State University.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with digitizing and organizing physical files and records as needed.
• Maintain and update internal databases and spreadsheets.
• Conduct searches for potential grant funding opportunities.
• Conduct grant proposal reviews including but not limited to narrative review and editing.
• Support the preparation and submission of grant proposals and related documentation.
• Perform general office tasks such as filing, scanning, copying, and data entry.
• Help coordinate training sessions and workshops, including logistics and materials.
• Provide support for special projects and events hosted by OSP.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all tasks to represent JSU and OSP.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 Jax State 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 Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement.

Required Documents:

• Resume

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: Nov 06 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close: Apr 30 2026 Central Daylight Time