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SAS Work-Study Student - Procurement
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Position Number: 4948565
Location: Columbus, GA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

SAS Work-Study Student - Procurement

Job ID: 262831
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions ' and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.

CSU's core values - Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value. The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.

Job Summary

The SAS Work-Study Student for Procurement will assist in the Shared Administrative Services Center. Greet visitors to the office and assist them politely and professionally. Work with SAS Staff to assist with the day-to-day running of its clerical operations, Procurement, and in assisting to maintain administrative budget and business processes. Duties will include answering phones, processing work orders and requests, and assisting with other financial documents to include preparing and maintaining various departments' information. The schedule for this position can be anytime within office hours.

Must be a Federal Work Study Student.

Responsibilities

Review budget detail reports to update spreadsheets and create analysis, reports, and dashboards.
eQuest - document Work in Progress status updates.
Assist with maintaining New Supplier ID records and their distribution to SAS and other CSU staff.
Validate supplier payments and provide eQuest notification to customers when payments are complete
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Business Management or relevant field.
Position open to all students enrolled in at least six credit hours.
Students with a grade point average of 2.5 and above are preferred.
Strong interpersonal and customer service written and oral communication skills.
An understanding of accounting procedures preferable (Excel and/or Smartsheet).
Advanced computer skills (Office 365, Presentations, Workflows).
Strong emphasis on accuracy and detail.
Solid organizational skills and know how to prioritize tasks effectively.
Excellent time management skills.
A high level of initiative and reliability.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Work with all division personnel in a pleasant, professional, and efficient manner.
Federal Work Study Student.

Proposed Salary

Starting is commensurate with experience and education.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume
Cover Letter

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities;
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Special Applicant Instructions

To be considered for a Student Assistant position, the applicant must be a current Columbus State University student, and in enrolled for at least 6 credit hours. The student must be awarded federal work study.

For fullest consideration, please submit your application immediately.

A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. We will work with class schedules.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=262831&PostingSeq=1