Architecture, Building, Housing, House, Manor, College, Grass, Plant

We're Hiring!

University Student Assistant - Gamecock Guides (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)

  • Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus), Alabama, United States, 36265
  • University Student Assistant
View favorites

Department: 

Admissions Office

Salary:  

$8.25 per hour (Max 26 hours per week)

Position Summary: 

Interested in being a student tour guide? The Gamecock Student Tour Guides administer daily tours to potential students and families, along with university employees and partners! As a front facing student leader, the Gamecock Guides are expected to uphold university branding standards, both on and off the clock, while being able to confidently illustrate one’s university knowledge. Gamecock Guides may be required to work event days such as Admitted Student Days, Preview Days and undergo mandatory team training. When not administering a tour, the Gamecock Guides will be assisting with daily administrative tasks such as answering calls, emails, and providing excellent customer service practices.

This position will be under the direction of the Assistant Director of Campus Visits.

Adheres to all department and University policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Office of Campus Visits with campus tours (individual, group, special)
  • Answer telephones and complete general office duties
  • Participate in campus / recruitment events
  • Responsible for greeting guests, check in for tours
  • Additional duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

  • University mission/campus life
  • Student resources
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • English grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Skills:

  • Public speaking and vocal projection
  • Punctuality and adaptability
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Team-oriented, problem-solving

Ability to:

  • Speak in front of small/large crowds, command an audience
  • Connect and communicate effectively with diverse populations
  • Mobility across campus; lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Be responsible for large groups of people
  • Sell the University to a stranger

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.

Notice Regarding International Students:

  • All international students must be in a valid immigration status.
  • Due to Visa requirements international students must be enrolled as a full-time JSU student and possess each of the following:
  1. Passport from their respective country.
  2. F-1 Student Visa or J-1 Exchange Student Visa.
  3. U.S. Customs Form I-94.
  4. Official photo identification.
  5. 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 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

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.

 

Recommended Jobs

Locksmith III

Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus), Alabama Not Applicable, Finance & Admin
The Locksmith III provides master-level and supervisory level skills in the repair, resetting and installation of locking devices and the manufacture of keys. Requires frequent contact with other employees in the delivery of keys, locks, repairs, doors, hardware or broken glass. Works individually and is self-sufficient. The employee in this class may function as the lead workers and will review work of subordinate employees. Responsible for the supervision of activities relating to lock, key services, records, and proper security of University buildings.

Housekeeper Supervisor

Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus), Alabama Not Applicable, Finance & Admin
The Housekeeping Supervisor coordinates and supervises the work activities of assigned cleaning personnel to ensure facility areas of responsibility are maintained to the established cleaning standards. The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for inspecting the work of crew members and for handling emergencies within their area of responsibility. Employees in this classification will be required to bend, stoop, climb stairs, kneel, crawl, reach to clean windows and door facings; lift and move student desks weighing 30 to 40 pounds, garbage bags weighing up to 55 pounds, buckets of water weighing up to 35 pounds; roll 35 gallon trash cans from one location to another; push and operate buffers and upright vacuums; carry shoulder vacuums, mops, broom and other cleaning supplies and equipment up and down stairs in performing tasks assigned to this role.

Graduate Administrative Assistant - Psychology (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)

Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus), Alabama
The duties of the Psychology Graduate Administrative Assistant (GAA) under the supervision of the faculty and/or staff, may include assisting faculty and/or staff with collecting, organizing, and analyzing various types of data or information, special projects, and departmental operational needs, and other associated and clerical duties as assigned by the unit's supervisor and/or appropriate faculty and/or staff Positions will be filled based on individual applicant’s skills, qualification, and departmental needs. If you choose to apply for employment as a graduate student at JSU, your transcripts and letters of recommendation will be reviewed by personnel from the units who have posted a graduate administrative assistantship position.