Georgia Tech Research Institute · 17 hours ago
Research Security Student Assistant - Summer 2026 - RS
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New GradThe Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is a nonprofit applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology. They are seeking a Student Assistant to provide operational support in the Research Security department, which includes tasks such as assisting with visit control, maintaining security files, and supporting personnel security processes.
AssociationBiotechnologyInformation TechnologyNon Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Must have written and oral communication skills
Commit to 15-20 hours of work per week
Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance
Preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Able to understand database functions
Be able to work independently and in a team environment
Company
Georgia Tech Research Institute
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research organization of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).
Founded in 1937
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.28MKey Investors
US Department of Energy"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2024-03-13Grant· $2.4M
2024-02-26Grant
2023-10-10Grant· $1.2M
Leadership Team
Peter Tuuk
Deputy Chief Technology Officer
Bill Dracos
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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