Student Assistant-Psychology

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Student Assistant – Psychology

Columbus State University

Part‑Time, Temporary (until the end of the spring semester)

The Department of Psychology seeks an undergraduate student assistant for the spring semester to support faculty and student activities.

• Coordinate student activities for the spring and fall semesters.
• Assist with grade‑book entry and error checking.
• Support faculty with research tasks, data entry, and alumni tracking.
• Assist during group advising sessions.

• Student major or minor in psychology, or preferred junior or senior with a psychology background.
• Basic understanding of research methodology and statistics.
• Clear and effective communication skills with faculty and staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in verbal, written, research, Excel, Word, and email communication.
• Capability to create professional flyers for activities/events and to use social media for advertising.
• Prompt, reliable, and presentable.
• Ability to balance academics with work responsibilities.
• Good academic standing and full‑time enrollment.
• Adherence to a set work schedule and communication of any shift conflicts.

• Completion of PSYC 2127 (Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences).

Proposed salary: $8.25 per hour. Position allows up to 19 hours per week in person during normal business hours; no evening, weekend, or remote work.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Human Resources Office: (706) 507‑8920 or email: hr.

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

• All candidates must submit and successfully pass a background investigation, including reference checks and verification of academic credentials.
• Additional requirements may include a credit check for Positions of Trust, pre‑employment drug testing for high‑risk responsibilities, and motor‑vehicle reports for positions requiring fleet vehicle use.
• Candidates for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process.