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Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the states designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The universitys beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom and supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgias Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Job Summary
Graduate Assistants will provide educationally beneficial assistance to the College of Business & Technology. Positions are available as tutors for accounting (MACC students), Deans Office, the Center of Technology and Empowerment or for the Elevator Pitch Competition. These positions will handle various communications (including social media), organizational (usually Excel spreadsheet related), documentation, and event planning, as needed. Positions are available as research assistants. These positions will conduct literature reviews, gather and analyze data, and summarize results. Other positions include a web development position (prefer MMIS student), a VR lab position, finance lab positions, and VITA (tax assistance) positions (MACC students). Some positions will be in a combination of the areas listed above.
Responsibilities
Departmental Specific Assistance - 95 % Responsibilities could include research, project coordination, lab monitoring or tutoring, assistance with the income tax assistant program, website management, and administrative support depending on department needs
Research Research literature, summarize articles, collect data, analyze data, present findings, and communicate orally and in writing as directed.
Project Coordination Help manage communication, create spreadsheets or use other software to track progress, create documentation, serve as part of the event planning team; may also include attending events, creating social media posts, and research, marketing, and/or website development. These positions may require some evening, weekend, or off-campus work.
Lab Monitoring or Tutoring Aid students in accounting including helping to understand conceptual issues and homework. The GA provides tutoring as required but does not grade or teach in the classroom. The assistant may monitor the accounting, finance (Bobcat Trading Room), SAP Next Gen (VR), or computer lab, which may include keeping track of visits, coordinating events, and overseeing students. These positions may require some evening or weekend work.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program (VITA) Assistance with individual tax returns for VITA clients, client screening, use of the IRS VITA software system, and other office duties as required by the program. Some evening work is required during the month in which VITA provides services to VITA clients.
Administrative Support Assist in the offices within the College of Business & Technology as needed. These positions may require some evening, weekend, or off campus work.
Other Duties as Assigned - 5% Other projects to be completed as needed.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements Bachelors degree
Other Required Qualifications Approved for regular admission to a graduate degree program at Georgia College & State University. Upload Acceptance into Other attachment in application. Maintain academic good standing. If a students grade point average falls below a 3.00 (academic warning), the student will have next semester or summer term to improve and return to good standing before termination of the assistantship. Should a student fail to return to good standing after the next semester or summer term, or should a student receive academic exclusion and be dismissed from the degree program, the assistantship will be terminated at once. This position will work in-person 19 hours per week. Full assistantships (19 hours/week) cover all but $25 of tuition. Applicable student fees are not covered by the assistantship. Course loads for graduate assistants must be at least 6 graduate semester hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications Some positions require acceptance into the MACC or MMIS program. Preferred Experience Excel; some positions prefer experience with software or hardware used in that position
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment, to take initiative, and to follow through with all responsibilities and assigned tasks. KNOWLEDGEMicrosoft Office Suite SKILLS
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://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU. Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. Required documents to attach- Resume- Graduate Degree Acceptance Letter- All applicants must complete the College of Business & Technology Graduate Assistants - Area of Interest - Fill out form survey. Upon completion of the applications, please submit this survey for consideration as an applicant.