Student Assistant - Office of Research & Projects

Student Assistant - Office of Research & Sponsored Projects

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is a public, baccalaureate and graduate‑degree‑granting institution with five campuses in central Georgia. The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) supports faculty and staff in grant development, research administration, and compliance.

The Student Assistant will provide essential administrative support to ORSP faculty and staff, assisting the ORSP director with data entry, outreach, and office duties while collaborating with faculty on grant applications and research.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support grant applications and research.
• Be a helpful resource to all students, staff, faculty, and visitors entering the office.
• Assist the ORSP director with administrative duties such as data entry, answering incoming calls, office outreach (email, media, phone), copying, and filing.
• Collate data and investigate topics/research on behalf of the office.

• Currently enrolled as a student at Middle Georgia State University.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours during the semester of employment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy and use of office software.

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Time management skills.
• Analytical skills and problem solving.
• Interpersonal relations and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with office software.

Middle Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University System of Georgia (USG) and MGA comply with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503 and 504, ADEA, ADA, and all applicable state and federal laws.

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.