Student Assistant - Leadership & Community Engagement - Community Liasion (Sprin
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Job Title
Student Assistant - Leadership & Community Engagement - Community Liaison (Spring 2026)
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Office of Leadership and Community Engagement
Job Summary
The Student Assistant will support the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement as a Community Liaison on the Statesboro Campus beginning Spring 2026. This position will work on-site at Homebound Services and will be employed by the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the agency in the recruitment and management of university-based volunteers. Additional responsibilities include meeting regularly with staff at the assigned agency; preparing and submitting monthly reports to the Coordinator of Community Engagement at GSU; assisting with the planning and implementation of service initiatives and fundraising projects that support the agency; and participating in required leadership development and training activities. Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, provided by the organization.
Must have access to transportation to and from the community agencies with whom students will be working.
Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.
Responsibilities
Works directly with assigned agency to initiate and plan various service and fundraising projects to benefit the agencies
Assists the Agency with their Social Media and Website development needs
Connects agencies to campus resources
Serves as a liaison between students and campus organizations who are looking to serve at their assigned agency
Participates in various leadership development and training activities
Meets regularly with OLCE and partner agency staff
Assists with annual OLCE community engagement events as needed
Submits weekly reports to the Coordinator of Community Engagement at Georgia Southern
Shift Specifics
Up to 10 hours per week
Flexible with schedule of availability
Schedule includes required OLCE scheduled events and assigned community partners for events and needs
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 Experience
Proven leadership ability, strong record of volunteerism/community service, and a desire to positively impact the university and the local community
Experience with coordinating and managing teams/volunteers
Candidates with a special interest in nonprofits and public service organizations are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as those with website editing skills
Proposed Salary $9.00 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Schedule of Availability
Optional Documents to Attach
Two (2) Professional References
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 February 12, 2026
Application review may begin as early as February 3, 2026.
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 hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.
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 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.
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.
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Student Assistant - Leadership & Community Engagement - Community Liaison (Spring 2026)
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Office of Leadership and Community Engagement
Job Summary
The Student Assistant will support the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement as a Community Liaison on the Statesboro Campus beginning Spring 2026. This position will work on-site at Homebound Services and will be employed by the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the agency in the recruitment and management of university-based volunteers. Additional responsibilities include meeting regularly with staff at the assigned agency; preparing and submitting monthly reports to the Coordinator of Community Engagement at GSU; assisting with the planning and implementation of service initiatives and fundraising projects that support the agency; and participating in required leadership development and training activities. Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, provided by the organization.
Must have access to transportation to and from the community agencies with whom students will be working.
Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.
Responsibilities
Works directly with assigned agency to initiate and plan various service and fundraising projects to benefit the agencies
Assists the Agency with their Social Media and Website development needs
Connects agencies to campus resources
Serves as a liaison between students and campus organizations who are looking to serve at their assigned agency
Participates in various leadership development and training activities
Meets regularly with OLCE and partner agency staff
Assists with annual OLCE community engagement events as needed
Submits weekly reports to the Coordinator of Community Engagement at Georgia Southern
Shift Specifics
Up to 10 hours per week
Flexible with schedule of availability
Schedule includes required OLCE scheduled events and assigned community partners for events and needs
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 Experience
Proven leadership ability, strong record of volunteerism/community service, and a desire to positively impact the university and the local community
Experience with coordinating and managing teams/volunteers
Candidates with a special interest in nonprofits and public service organizations are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as those with website editing skills
Proposed Salary $9.00 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Schedule of Availability
Optional Documents to Attach
Two (2) Professional References
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 February 12, 2026
Application review may begin as early as February 3, 2026.
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 hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.
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 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.
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.
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