Student Assistant - Library

Job Details

Job Title: Student Assistant - Library

Location: MGA - Macon

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 294072

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins—located in central Georgia, with global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia’s 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia’s flagship aviation program, and supports its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

This position provides general library assistance in the library. Employee does not normally work during intersession (between semesters), Spring Breaks, during holiday periods or other times when the library is not open, but opportunities to do so may occasionally arise. Maximum of 19 hours per week.

• Performs general circulation desk services, including charging and discharging of library materials, shelving returned books
• Provides assistance in the use of the online catalog
• Assists library users with software issues as needed (Microsoft Office, email, Bright Space/D2L, etc.)
• Assists library users with technology issues as needed (computers, printers, scanners, etc.)
• Assists with processing of new library material as needed
• Assists with the designing of library displays that promote the library, campus and community
• Assists with the library closing procedures

• Must be a current enrolled MGA student
• Must be enrolled in 6 or more semester hours per semester
• Must have a GPA of 2.0 or greater
• Strong commitment to public service
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability using computer applications such as Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

• Some college and experience working in a library preferred

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and 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. 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 online at the USG policy manual page.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES:
Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It 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. For questions, contact the Office of Human Resources at . Individuals requiring disability-related accommodations should contact Human Resources.

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating employment eligibility with MGA, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.