Student Assistant – Institute for Vibrant and Engaged Communities – Research Assistant (Summer 2025) Position Available In Bulloch, Georgia

Student Assistant – Institute for Vibrant and Engaged Communities – Research Assistant (Summer 2025)
Georgia Southern University, United States
1 day ago

Location:

Statesboro, GEORGIA

Job Type:

PartTime
About Us
Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!
Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
To learn more about Georgia Southern’s Vision, Mission and Values please click here: president.georgiasouthern/performance-excellence/mission-values/
Location
Statesboro Campus – Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Department of Public and NonProfit Studies
Job Summary
The Student Assistant will support the Public & Non-Profit Studies as a Research Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Summer 2025. Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.
Responsibilities
Gathering, reviewing, monitoring, and updating relevant documents related to the research area, primarily media stories and reports (e.g., city, county, regional, and/or state level) Qualitative coding of gathered documents
Attending related local and regional events to observe and record outcomes and interactions
Research other related topics and provide key outputs like mapping, included but not limited to:
Co-operative research: documents related to electricity, water, and other types of regional co-operatives
Students will work on campus using computers with the required coding software for the project.
Shift Specifics
Up to 25 hours per week
Flexible with schedule of availability
This job is for Summer 2025 Term A, May 13 – June 13.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
In pursuit of an MPA degree or a closely related degree
Preferred Experience
Experience
Document coding experience.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Research experience within a university setting Subject knowledge
Proposed Salary
$16.25 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Schedule of Availability
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
May 12, 2025
Application review may begin as early as May 12, 2025.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservicegeorgiasouthern .
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email supportusg .
USG Core Values
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 usg/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 usg/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
Offers for student employment may be contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate or three or more graduate level credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify

Human Resources:

(912) 478-6947.
Other Information
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
This is not a supervisory position.
This position is not required to drive.