Student Assistant - Richards College Economics Department, Graduate Level

Student Assistant – Richards College Economics Department, Graduate Level (Temporary, Part‑Time)

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The Economics Student Assistant will support faculty in the Economics Department through a variety of academic and administrative tasks. This role provides graduate students with professional experience in teaching support, research assistance, and departmental operations, working closely with faculty to enhance instructional delivery, manage classroom logistics, and contribute to the overall functioning of the department.

• Assist faculty with grading assignments, quizzes, and exams.
• Provide classroom coverage on occasion, including support for Friday exam makeup sessions.
• Help prepare instructional materials such as slides, handouts, and case studies.
• Support faculty in managing Course Den content and updates.
• Assist with proctoring exams and monitoring classroom technology when needed.

• Conduct literature reviews and assist with data collection and analysis for faculty research projects.
• Help prepare research summaries, presentations, and reports under faculty supervision.
• Support faculty in organizing and maintaining research documentation.

• Assist with scheduling and communications related to departmental activities.
• Provide clerical support including copying, scanning, and organizing course materials.
• Help coordinate departmental events, guest lectures, and student outreach efforts.

$17.00 per hour

Eligibility for this role is limited to graduate students. Candidates must be formally admitted to and actively enrolled in a graduate‑level academic program at UWG at the time of application and throughout the employment period. This position is posted as a Student Assistant (SA) role, is not a Graduate Assistant (GA) appointment, and does not qualify for tuition remission. Standard Student Assistant employment policies apply.

• Enrollment and good standing in a graduate program within the Richards College of Business.
• Strong computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the United States.

• Prior experience in academic support or research.
• Familiarity with Course Den or a similar learning management system.
• Interest in economics, teaching, or academic research.

• Work is predominantly performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.
• Requires walking short distances to deliver and pick up materials.

• Strong computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information.

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. The University of West Georgia recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and educates persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic 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, 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev.

Proc. 75-50).