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University Student Assistant - First & Second Year Experience (Summer 2026)

Jacksonville State University·Jacksonville, Alabama

$8/hr·Temporary·On Site·0-2 yrs
·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The University Student Assistant is responsible for supporting the First and Second Year Experience Office operations, which includes assisting with administrative tasks like reviewing reports and creating student packets. Additionally, the role involves significant support for major special events such as Gamecock Orientation and Freshman Convocation.

Department

Orientation

Salary

$8.25 per hour (Max 26 hours per week)

Position Summary

The University Student Assistant Employee is responsible for First and Second Year Experience Office operations and is responsible for assisting with special events within the Student Success Center including, but not limited to: Gamecock Orientation, Freshman Convocation, Preview Day, Admitted Student Day, etc.

Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualifications, and departmental needs.

Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with office work including reviewing reports, printing information, creating packets for students, etc.
  • Assisting with working big events like Gamecock Orientation sessions and Freshman Convocation.
  • Work tabling events for the First & Second Year Experience Office.
  • Assist students and family members with checking in at Gamecock Orientation/other events with a positive and friendly demeanor.
  • Able and willing to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
  • Communicate with the First & Second Year Experience Office staff, co-workers, campus directors, students, administration, and other contacts in a professional manner.
  • An understanding and commitment to encouraging and developing student involvement.
  • Performs other duties assigned by the Director for First & Second Year Experience.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least three (3) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
  • If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
  • Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJSU.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge

Knowledge of general University policies and procedures.

Knowledge of Student services and programs on campus.

Knowledge of the Student Success Center responsibilities and major events.

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
  • Demonstrates effective public speaking skills.
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft office, internet, etc.)
  • Developed creative writing skills.

Abilities

Ability to read and comprehend written materials encountered on the job.

Ability to gather and analyze information in order to make recommendations.

Ability to work in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision.

Ability to learn and adapt to changing situations and requirements.

Ability to set goals and objectives and develop strategies to achieve those goals.

Notice Regarding International Students

All international students must be in a valid immigration status.

Please visit the

International

Programs website for additional information: http://www.jsu.edu/international/index.html [http://www.jsu.edu/international/index.html]

Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following:

a. Passport from their respective country. b. F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa. c. U.S. Customs Form I-94. d. Official photo identification. e. Official Social Security Card imprinted with “Valid for Work Only” or similar statement

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Unofficial Transcript

Clery Notice

  • In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-act [https://www.clerycenter.org/the-clery-act] the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years.
  • The
  • JSU
  • Annual
  • Campus
  • Security and
  • Fire
  • Report is available online at: http://jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf [http://jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf]

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled JSU students taking a minimum of three credit hours per semester, and non-first-time students require a minimum GPA of 2.00. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of university policies and strong communication and public speaking skills.

  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Goal Setting
  • Computer Skills
  • Professional Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Office Work
  • Information Gathering
  • Public Interaction
  • Event Assistance
  • Creative Writing
  • Report Reviewing
  • Tabling Events
  • Packet Creation
  • Student Involvement Encouragement

Posting details

Employment type
Temporary
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$8/hr
Location
Jacksonville, Alabama
Posted
Mar 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Jacksonville State University

Official account for Jacksonville State University's College of Business and Industry. To learn more about our College, visit https://www.jsu.edu/business/index.html #JaxStateCBI #TheFriendliestCampusintheSouth

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryHigher Education
TypeEducational
Size501-1,000 employees
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Student assistant roles stay competitive

In Alabama, university student assistant roles tied to first- and second-year experience are often competitive because they support retention, orientation, and student engagement work that campuses need each term. These positions can draw applicants with campus familiarity, communication skills, and knowledge of university policies; this listing requires current JSU enrollment, at least three credit hours per semester, and a 2.00 GPA for non-first-time students. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your enrollment status and prepare examples of public speaking or student support experience before applying.

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