Student Assistant - Student Life (Spring Semester 2025)

About Us East Georgia State College provides more than 1,700 students access to affordable, quality higher education. Students can pursue associate degrees, career-focused bachelor's degrees, and transfer pathways to other institutions. The main campus in Swainsboro offers a tight-knit community with residential options. The beautiful 400-acre pine forest campus has two small lakes, a challenging 18-hole disc golf course, and an active apiary, and is one of only 115 Bee Campuses across the nation. EGSC also operates instructional sites in Statesboro and Augusta that allow students to benefit from the small class sizes and affordability of EGSC while experiencing the vibrant student life of the large universities with which the College shares space. East Georgia State College (EGSC) prepares traditional and nontraditional students to meet the career demands of the twenty-first century. Through undergoing the rigorous learning process that EGSC provides, students gain the wisdom they need as leaders, parents, and community members. To sustain our students, goals to thrive in a competitive workforce, EGSC promotes academic excellence through fostering critical thinking skills, nurturing cultural awareness and upholding academic honesty. Maintaining academic honesty protects the value of EGSC's degrees and ensures that our students and graduates are desirable candidates for university transfers and career advancement. Thus, all members of EGSC's community (students, staff and faculty) should have a personal interest in and dedication to fortifying EGSC's reputation for academic integrity and excellence. Job Summary This role will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the Student Center Extension facilities, including the Game Room, Multipurpose Room, Theater, and Studio/Media Room. Key responsibilities include monitoring equipment usage, ensuring it is properly checked out to current students, and recording usage details accurately. The position also works as a student life front desk representative assisting students and guests, answering questions, directing guests to the appropriate department with exemplary customer service. Responsibilities Monitor and maintain the Student Center Extension facilities, including the Game Room, Multipurpose Room, Theater, and Studio/Media Room. Check out equipment to students, verify enrollment status, and record details such as student names and times of usage. Ensure all equipment is used appropriately and not abused. Maintain cleanliness of the Student Center Extension facilities and the equipment. Handle incoming calls, take messages, and provide general information to students and visitors. Direct traffic to appropriate campus departments as needed. Assist with coordinating Intramural Sports activities as required. Perform additional special assignments as delegated by the department. Required Qualifications Experience in customer service, preferably in an educational or recreational setting. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff. Familiarity with recreational equipment and basic maintenance practices is advantageous. Willingness to work flexible hours (scheduled around the academic schedule) based on the department's needs. Preferred Qualifications Experience in customer service, preferably in an educational or recreational setting. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff. Familiarity with recreational equipment and basic maintenance practices is advantageous. Willingness to work flexible hours (scheduled around the academic schedule) based on the department's needs. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Basic computer skills are needed, including the ability to answer emails and create basic excel spreadsheets. The ability to provide good customer service is essential. The ability at times to help create flyers and posters for campus and event use. 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 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Individuals who need reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 478-289-2035. Deaf and Hard of Hearing callers may access our campus phone numbers by utilizing your state relay service (such as the Georgia Relay Service) or by utilizing Video Remote Services. East Georgia State College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Tobacco-free Institution, Federal law requires ID and employment eligibility verification prior to employment. Georgia is an Open Records state. East Georgia State College (EGSC) is an associate and baccalaureate degree granting, residential, liberal arts state college of the University System of Georgia, providing its students access to academically transferable programs of study, collaborative programs in occupation-related fields, and targeted baccalaureate level degrees. East Georgia State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate degrees and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of East Georgia State College.