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Student Assistant - Recreation and Wellness Center (Cochran Campus)

Inside Higher Ed
Macon, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Job Title: Student Assistant - Recreation and Wellness Center (Cochran Campus)

Location: MGA Cochran

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 297107

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

This is a part time student position at the Cochran Campus Wellness Center. Responsibilities include customer service, front desk operations, facility upkeep, and assisting with recreation and wellness programs and events.

Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and community members
  • Ensure front-desk forms are organized and stocked up daily
  • Perform hourly walk-throughs and check offs in the wellness center to ensure safety throughout the building
  • Perform housekeeping duties including laundry, organizing/cleaning equipment, and vacuuming
  • Ensure cleanliness of facilities and notify supervisors of any services needed
  • Communicate any student/member concerns or suggestions to supervisors
  • Attend any meetings/training assigned by supervisors
  • Perform duties related to recreational activities
  • Assist with setting up and working recreation and wellness activities and events including activities/events held indoors and outdoors
  • Have knowledge of all current and upcoming Intramural, Fitness, and Wellness related events
  • Promote and encourage students to participate in hosted events
  • Represent Middle Georgia State University with professionalism

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Currently enrolled at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours, 12 credit hours preferably.
  • Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
  • Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

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.

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