Student Assistant - Student Engagement; Cochran Campus

Overview

Job Title: Student Assistant - Student Engagement (Cochran Campus)

Location: MGA Cochran

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 297975

About Us: Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia—and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties.

The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

This part-time student position is within the Office of Student Life on the Cochran Campus. The role focuses on supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of campus and university engagement activities. Responsibilities include assisting with event logistics, conducting daily spot-checks of key campus spaces, and supporting promotional and administrative tasks, including designing flyers. Student Assistants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, provide excellent customer service, and contribute to creating a welcoming and engaging campus environment.

• Assist with planning, setup, and execution of Student Life and university events (both indoor and outdoor)
• Enter Student Life events and updates into the Knight Life portal in a timely manner
• Attend meetings and training sessions as assigned by the supervisor
• Promote and encourage student participation in Student Life programs and events
• Represent the Office of Student Life and the university with professionalism and enthusiasm
• Design promotional materials, including flyers for major events such as Homecoming, Week of Welcome, Spirit Week
• Support coordination of university-wide events such as Freshman Convocation
• Promote events and programs through tabling, posting flyers, and sharing digital content
• Serve as a student representative on the Homecoming Committee

• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Currently enrolled at Middle Georgia State University as a student for at least 6 hours, 12 hours preferably
• Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES:
Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6, federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status").

No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.