Student Assistant - Russell Library

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<https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653>; policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct<https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct>;. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

The Access Services department of Georgia College & State University's Library oversees visitor access to materials and information. We are the front line for assistance and directing visitors to various service areas based upon their needs. Student Assistants in Access Services assist in the access and maintenance of GCSU Library collections; GIL Express and ILL processes; security and facility checks; service questions and directions; and circulation desk duties.

The successful applicant will work a Monday-Friday schedule, with the possibility of working some weekend or nighttime hours and the expectation of extended hours during midterms and finals.

Fall and Spring semester hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00AM-1:00AM

Friday: 8:00AM-6:00PM

Saturday: 10AM-6:00PM

Sunday: Noon-1:00AM

Daily Tasks - 40%
Students will perform daily tasks like checking out and returning GC, GIL, and ILL books and equipment, statistics checks, and completing your shift checklist.

Customer Service - 60%
Students will interact with patrons and visitors at the Georgia College & State University Circulation Desk.

Educational Requirements
Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

Other Required Qualifications
Student enrolled in at least six credit hours as an undergraduate student at Georgia College & State University.

Must have working knowledge of general office practices and duties.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Possess outstanding customer service skills.

Must be proactive and able to engage with constituency.

Required Experience
Enrolled at GCSU

ABILITIES
Demonstrated professionalism and dependability.
Must be proactive and able to engage with constituency.

KNOWLEDGE
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

SKILLS
Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Outstanding customer service skills

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

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.

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 considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.