Student Assistant
- Resident Life
- Resident Advisor (Fall 2026) Job
ID297168
Location
Georgia Southern
- Swainsboro
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryTemporary About Us Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta.
With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations. With three vibrant campuses
- the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville
- Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth.
The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields. Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed. Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025. Location East GA Campus
- Swainsboro, GA Department Information Resident Life Job Summary The Student Assistant will support Resident Life as a Resident Advisor on the Swainsboro Campus beginning Fall 2026.
The Resident Advisor (RA) position is a para-professional position that offers a unique opportunity to develop skills and behaviors that will become valuable in a wide range of fields. Training, employment expectations, and supervision are designed to provide staff members with experiences that will assist them as they transition to professional work experience. Resident Advisors assist students with personal concerns, aid new university students with their transition to the institution, provide leadership by making choices reflective of a positive academic and personal role model, offer assistance to students by identifying and utilizing campus resources, adjust personal schedules to be visible and available for students during the evening hours, maintain confidentiality of student information, and educate students regarding their expectations and limitations in reporting confidential information. Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period. Responsibilities Educational and Social Programming Initiate the development of educational, social, and passive programs throughout the year Complete a sociogram and Eagle Chats, which are one-on-one conversations with residents Create passive programming and educational information, including bulletin boards that are changed monthly and door decs Implement programs that meet the needs and interests of residential students and provide programs that reflect the dynamic nature of the residential student population. Residential Learning Community Programming Possibly be assigned to a Residential Learning Community (RLC)
RAs in these communities will create educational and social programming around the theme of the community and they may work with campus partners to develop the RLC experience.
Response to Student Behaviors and Incidents Recognize, respond to, and report violations of the Student Code of Conduct, the Residential Community Guide, and federal, state, and local laws Administrative Management, Communication, Meeting, & Training Expectations Manage the posting of information for students to review within the community Complete all reports, records, and evaluations in a timely manner and as requested Facilitate the completion of wellness checks and assist with scheduled and unscheduled fie alarms and other safety drills when necessary Support hall leadership teams with the management of building keys and participate in the completion of regular duty coverage Assist with reporting facility concerns and addressing vandalism, damages, or safety concerns as directed Display appropriate and effective communication with students, colleagues, supervisors, guests of the University, and others in the University community while completing work responsibilities Shift Specifics Up to 25 hours per week
Flexible with schedule of availability
Up to 29 hours on special weeks and up to 40 hours during training/non-academic weeks Scheduled night and weekend work is required regularly
Must attend and participate in all scheduled, ongoing meetings and trainings
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 Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a 2.25 semester/term GPA at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment Preferred Experience Leadership and/or programming experience Proposed Salary
Stipend, awarded in the form of full housing costs (exception of $20 semester fee) 7 meals per week plan Monetary bi-weekly payment based on years of experience First Year
- $500 per year Second Year
- $1,000 per year Third Year
- $1,500 per year
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
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
