Student Assistant - Armstrong Housing - Resident Advisor (Fall 2026)

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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

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Armstrong Housing

Job Summary

The Student Assistant will support Armstrong Housing as a Resident Advisor on the Armstrong 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

• 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

• Must have lived on a college campus for at least two semesters by the start date
• 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

Apply Before Date

July 31, 2026

Application review may begin as early as April 14, 2026.


Contact Information

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USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

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: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

Background Check

• Position of Trust