Federal Work Study - Choral Library Assistant Job at Inside Higher Ed in Macon

Overview

Job title: Federal Work Study - Choral Library Assistant

Location: MGA - Macon

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 288964

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. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

The Student Choral Library Assistant is responsible for assisting in the organization, maintenance, and promotion of the choral library’s collections and resources. This role contributes to organizing and curating MGA’s vast collection of choral music and supports student and faculty access to scores, recordings, and digital archives.

Responsibilities

• Add titles to the digital catalog of the choral library
• Modify titles in the digital catalog of the choral library
• Place music scores in the choral library in appropriate storage packets
• Retrieve music from the choral library
• Create folders for MGA choirs using titles from the library
• Return used music to the choral library
• Other duties as assigned by the choir director

Required Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.0
• Be currently enrolled at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours
• Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Enrolled as a student at MGA, preferably in Music or related field
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds
• Must be able to use a simple Excel file
• Ability to read a musical score is a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliability and professionalism in meeting commitments
• Familiarity with digital workflows and file management best practices

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 online at the provided policy manuals.

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 an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

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.