Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.   

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) Research Security (RS) department provides operational support for GT/GTRI in the protection of government classified and sensitive information and the physical areas in which this material resides. This protection of classified and sensitive information is accomplished through the following security disciplines; Physical Security, Information Security, Personnel Security clearances, Classified Material Services (document control), Communication Security, Operations Security, Counterintelligence, Visitor Control, and Security Awareness and Training. The RS department seeks a Student Assistant to provide operational support starting Summer 2023 in the Smyrna, GA facility.  

The job duties will include the following:

• Assist all departments with day-to-day operational duties
• Assist with visit control outgoing and incoming visitors' request
• Assist with Personnel Security reports and Collateral Contract closeout reports
• Maintain electronic and physical files for Personnel Security, Collateral Contracts Administration, and the 3 Corporations (GIT/GTRC/GTARC)
• Input and update date Security Information Management Systems (SIMS)
• Courier classified documents to and from main campus facilities, Cobb County Research Facilities, and local post office
• Assist with DCSA Annual Self Inspection Program
• Maintain office supplies and the upkeep of the supply room
• Escort Shred-It contractor to empty bins in all facility locations
• Email/mail correspondence to government and cleared facility contractors
• Answer phone, receive voicemails, and ensure they are forwarded to the appropriate department/person(s)
• Ensure office is stocked with appropriate supplies to include paper replenished in printers
• Assist with monitoring classified meetings, conferences, and courses
• Other duties assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications

Student Assistant/Research Assistant

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree 
• Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours with your university 
• 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Must have a driver’s license
• Will be required to take and maintain specific training pertinent to the job (Export Control, Initial/Refresher Security Brief/Training, and Defensive Driving Course)
• Commit to 15-20 hours of work per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Student must be able to acquire and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to understand database functions
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
• Must have a driver’s license
• Ability to clearly communicate oral and written

Hours per Week

20 hours per week

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Housing and Relocation

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.  Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.  This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

USG Core Values Statement

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 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.