About the role#
The Department of Continuing and Professional Education is hiring a Student Assistant to serve as a Program Assistant on the Statesboro campus for the Fall 2026 term. This role supports the planning and delivery of various conferences, youth programs, and professional development events. You will work up to 25 hours per week with a schedule that includes Monday through Friday shifts, along with occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends depending on the event calendar.
What you'll do#
- Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of conferences, youth programs, community events, and customized training.
- Provide professional customer service to participants, instructors, presenters, and families.
- Assist with registration, check-in, check-out, and attendance tracking.
- Prepare, organize, and distribute program materials, name badges, and participant packets.
- Handle classroom and event setup and breakdown, including arranging tables, chairs, and equipment.
- Provide on-site logistical support and maintain clean, orderly workspaces.
- Maintain program documentation, including attendance records, forms, and evaluations.
- Monitor youth participants to support their safety, engagement, and supervision, including accompanying them during activities or field trips.
- Assist with general administrative tasks such as copying, filing, scanning, and data entry.
- Communicate with staff, volunteers, and participants while following University policies and safety procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in at least six undergraduate credit hours or three graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
- Proven proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and Google applications.
- Effective communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
- Previous experience supporting programs, conferences, events, or community activities.
- Experience working or volunteering with children or teenagers.
- Experience providing customer service or administrative support.
- Ability to consistently exhibit engaging customer service.
- Proof of a valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.
Location & details#
- Location: Statesboro, Georgia (On-site).
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Compensation: $14.00 per hour.
- Employment Type: Part-time, non-exempt.
About Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a public institution founded in 1906. It operates across four campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville, and Swainsboro, in addition to providing online instruction. The university serves nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges. It offers approximately 149 degree programs and maintains a focus on public impact research.
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