Federal Work Study - Auxiliary Services Ambassador

About Us

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, all located in central Georgia—and 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, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

The Auxiliary Services Ambassador position will provide students with a unique experience of working with the development and implementation of marketing/activation programs and initiatives focused on engagement, outreach, and promotion with external campus partners such as Pepsi, Shamrock, A-Action, Elior Collegiate Dining, and Barnes and Noble. The position is a semester by semester basis and is compensated with university funds, including Dining and Duke Dollars.

Responsibilities

Plans and Executes Programming with Student Groups (70%)
Develop and implement calendar of events on each campus during the academic school year engaging with students through sampling events and promotional programs
Coordinate with key campus groups (student life/ athletics/ etc.) engaging at key campus events and tabling such as Elior, Pepsi, Shamrock, A-Action and other vendors.
Oversee all execution of programs developed including set up, execution, and clean up
Maintain record of programs executed (including pictures) to report back to campus personnel
Conduct “secret shopper” mission events in dining halls, bookstore, retail and vending locations and other areas of campus that support Auxiliary Services.

Marketing and Communication (30%)
Promote/distribute all communication materials for each event including but not limited to print, digital, social media
Participate in monthly meetings with campus personnel to review programs executed, upcoming events, needs, etc.
Prepare summary report at the end of the school year; report annual results to campus personnel

Required Qualifications

• Applicant must be currently enrolled at Middle Georgia State University
• Applicant must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at Middle Georgia State University
• Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester
• Applicant must be in good academic standing with a 2.5 GPA

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Creative, enthusiastic, energetic
• Highly organized
• Ability to collaborate across multiple groups to achieve desired outcome

USG Core Values

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.

Institutional Values

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6, federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.