Educational Outreach Student Assistant

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

Student Assistants will perform various job duties as requested by the Center. These range from greeting parents/guardians/guests to assisting with the Centers Academic Interventions and Extended Learning Programs to answering the phone to serving as a social media/marketing assistant at the Center After School Program.

Responsibilities

• Student Assistants will perform various job duties as requested by the Center. These range from greeting parents/guardians/guests to assisting with the Centers Academic Interventions and Extended Learning Programs to answering the phone to serving as a social media/marketing assistant at the Center After School Program.
• Under close supervision, student assistants provide educational outreach and tutoring support for the centers after-school program, which serves K¿12 students. This includes assisting with media and STEM/STEAM programming.
• Student assistants play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of educational outreach initiatives while demonstrating a strong commitment to community engagement, educational equity, and the Center¿s mission and values.
• Responsibilities include answering inbound calls, making outbound calls, responding to emails, utilizing social media platforms, and performing light clerical duties. Student Assistants also facilitate or support educational sessions, assist with homework, monitor outdoor activities, and participate in other outreach and program-related tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must be currently enrolled at Albany State University and be taking a minimum of six (6) undergraduate credit hours or three (3) graduate credit hours. Preferred majors include Child Care, Nursing, Education/Teaching, Communication, Film and Production, Engineering, Marketing, and/or Technology.

Preferred Qualifications

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are driven by purpose, eager to make a difference in the lives of young people, and ready to grow within a community-focused, educational nonprofit.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Student Class Schedule

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates a genuine eagerness to learn and grow within the role; takes initiative to support the mission and expand their responsibilities.
• Displays a positive, ¿can-do¿ approach to assigned tasks and organizational needs.
• Shows persistence and flexibility when challenges arise; actively seeks solutions and adapts to changing priorities or procedures.
• Contributes to a welcoming, supportive environment for youth, families, volunteers, and partner organizations.
• Maintains professionalism and integrity in handling sensitive information and engaging with diverse community members.
• Accepts constructive feedback, guidance, and direction from supervisors; follows through on tasks with attention to detail and timeliness.
• Arrives to work as scheduled; adheres to policies related to attendance, break times, and appropriate use of work hours.
• Upholds organizational values of respect, positivity, and service in all interactions.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality and professional conduct. Ability to work with students (K-12th graders), but not limited to parents and staff, in person; over the phone; and through email or online. Students must be open to occasionally working weekends.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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.

Institutional Values

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.