Graduate Assistant - SHSB Advising (Summer 2026 - Spring 2027)

Mercer University•Macon, GA

1d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University's Academic Advising team in the Stetson-Hatcher School of Business is seeking a Graduate Assistant. This role involves working directly with the Business School's advisor, assisting in the school as needed, and learning valuable skills for personal and professional growth. The graduate assistant will support the director of academic advising services with undergraduate students through advising, file organization, appointment scheduling, and other general assistance. A key part of this role is maintaining academic check sheets using Anthology and serving as a resource for faculty, staff, non-business students, and fellow graduate assistants. Success in this position requires strong relationship-building and time management skills, along with knowledge of business course requirements and catalogs, or the willingness to acquire this knowledge.

Requirements

Admitted or pursuing a full-time Business master's degree program at Mercer for at least one calendar year.
Enjoys working independently
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to organize and problem solve
Demonstrate attention to details
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the business course requirements and catalog or the desire to learn them

Responsibilities

Schedule appointments for students to meet with the academic advisor
Organize and create student files
Advise students on classes
Use Anthology to help the Academic Advisor
Create spreadsheets for information gathering
Create graphics for academic advisor
Assist academic advisor with 202 and 302 classes
Make copies of important documents
Assist Peer Advisors and instructors with UNV 101
Assist with summer orientation
Provide aid for any technical difficulties academic advisor or other office staff may have