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About Us Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs. As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources. Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances. Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's 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 provide educationally beneficial assistance to the Office of the Provost. As a Graduate Assistant in the Office of the Provost, the student in this position will be the first point of contact for visitors, deliveries, and must positively portray a professional demeanor. The Graduate Assistant will provide executive level administrative support to the Office of the Provost, respond to a wide variety of situations in a timely manner, and represent the office in the highest professional manner. Copies and distributes correspondence (both on paper and via electronic means) including requests requiring the provost's authorization. Works with the Office of the Provost support team to maintain a large complex record filing system. Accurately files documents for future retrieval. Responsible for ensuring the integrity of all associated records. Responsibilities Ensuring the integrity of all associated records. - Assist with greeting internal and external visitors in the Provost's Office suite. Assist with administrative support such as making copies, organizing various confidential documents, and data entry. Assists in the daily operation by answering phones, processing correspondence, assisting students, faculty, and staff, filing, and processing incoming mail. Assists with general office administrative support. Uses computer-based software such as MS Word, Excel, etc., Experience with spreadsheets. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree Must be in good academic standing and maintain good academic standing for the duration of employment. Other Required Qualifications Approved for regular admission to a graduate degree program at Georgia College & State University. Upload Acceptance into 'Other' attachment in application. Maintain academic good standing. If a student's grade point average falls below a 3.00 (academic warning), the student will have 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. Required Documents to Attach * List of References Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES ' The ability to establish an effective rapport with staff and faculty including senior leadership. ' Ability to work well with others. ' Ability to maintain confidential information. ' Ability to apply judgment and discretion in performing confidential matters. ' Ability to be highly organized, attentive to details, time management, and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment, to take initiative, and to follow through with all responsibilities and assigned tasks. SKILLS ' Excellent organizational skills, with special attention to detail. ' Excellent oral and written communications skills. ' Professional demeanor with excellent customer service skills. 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 ************************************************************************** Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at ************************************************ 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 not 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 will not travel