Student Assistant - University - Resident Director Administrator

Job Title:

Student Assistant - University Housing - Resident Director Administrator (Spring 2026)

Location:

Statesboro, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

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.

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

University Housing

The Student Assistant will support the University Housing as a Resident Director Administrator on the Statesboro Campus beginning Spring 2026.

Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12‑consecutive month period.

• Attends and participates in all required staff meetings and training sessions, as decided on by complex leadership and/or assistant/Associate Director of Residence Education.
• Meets with Resident Director(s) regularly to assess needs of community leadership and team
• Acquires hall supplies and shopping for programming materials to support community programming
• Manages receipts and petty cash, in accordance with all University System of Georgia and departmental expectations
• Maintains accurate records of all transactions and inventory program supplies
• Effectively communicate with the complex leadership team and Resident Advisor peers regarding needs and support areas of the team
• Assists with Eagle Preview or other welcome/Admissions events for incoming students
• Completes administrative duties (printing/copying, scanning, organizing documents/data entry)
• Monitors and organizes staff and clubhouse supplies and equipment used by complex staff members
• Assists with the completion of room inventories and building opening/ closing tasks, especially during Operation Move In and Operation Move Out time periods
• Assists with building maintenance walkthroughs and submitting work orders, as applicable
• Updates building calendar of events
• Assists with building communication methods (email/newsletter/social media)
• Knows, abides by, and serves as a role model for all University Housing policies
• Serves as a professional ambassador for Georgia Southern through appearance, pleasant demeanor, helpful disposition, and responsive attitude
• Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality and appropriate use of access to sensitive information, keys, and card access points
• Appropriately addresses or notifies other staff of the need to address any policy violations or crisis management concerns
• Ensures time worked is correctly recorded and in keeping with the policies set forth by the USG and Human Resources.

• Up to 25 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability
• Shifts available Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
• Some shifts available on nights and weekends

• Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

• Prior role in University Housing

$8.75 per hour

This is a non‑exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

• Resume
• Schedule of Availability

• 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.

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet…