Graduate Assistant - Continuing & Professional Ed (CPE)

About Us

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, leadership development, 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

The Graduate Assistant will support the daily operations of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) by assisting with the coordination, management, and promotion of our new meeting and event space located at The Depot.

Responsibilities

Coordination - 40%

• Coordinate the scheduling and upkeep of The Depot meeting space, including managing reservations, maintaining usage calendars, and ensuring smooth communication between internal and external groups.

Clerical & Administrative - 40%

• Develop organizational systems for maintaining schedules, documentation, and operational procedures for the meeting and event space.
• Assist with front office operations, including processing program registrations, handling customer inquiries, and completing clerical tasks such as daily deposits and basic financial tracking.
• Create written materials to support marketing and information needs, including web content, user guides, and other promotional documents.

Collaboration - 15%

• Collaborate with staff to improve workflow processes and support the development of new CPE programs and outreach efforts.

Other - 5%

• Work closely with the Director of Continuing and Professional Education in completing additional tasks and assignments as necessary for the success of the department.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

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 "Additional Documents" attachment in application).
• Maintain academic good standing. If a students grade point average falls below a 3.00 (academic warning), the student will have the 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

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule around class commitments.
• Customer service experience or comfort interacting with the public.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and take initiative.
• Experience with event coordination, administrative work, or marketing/content development is preferred but not required.

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in communication, marketing, business, or a related field.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in an office setting.
• Event planning and coordination experience.

Proposed Salary

$12.00 / hour

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• Additional Document

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a professional demeanor.

KNOWLEDGE

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort with learning new software systems.
• Event planning and coordination.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a busy office environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Proactive problem solving.

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 be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• DMV Check