About the role#
The EAGLE Academy Peer Mentor & Educational Coach serves as a guide for students in the EAGLE Academy, a two-year non-degree program at Georgia Southern University for individuals with intellectual disabilities. You will help students navigate campus life, develop self-determination, and work toward goals of independent living and competitive integrated employment. This role is based on the Statesboro campus for the Fall 2026 term.
What you'll do#
- Attend university courses with assigned students to provide note-taking, organizational help, and coaching for classroom participation.
- Maintain a focused and supportive environment within the EAGLE Academy study hall space.
- Meet one-on-one with students 1-2 times per week to set and track progress on personal, social, and academic goals.
- Coordinate support strategies with program staff and fellow mentors while managing incoming office phone calls.
- Assist with and attend select campus social activities, program events, and recruiting events.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in at least six undergraduate credit hours or three graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
- Prior experience in mentoring, tutoring, peer coaching, camp counseling, or group leadership.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, patience, reliability, empathy, and a commitment to student inclusion.
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and Google applications.
- Ability to exhibit engaging customer service and support various university constituencies.
Location & details#
- Location: Statesboro, Georgia (On-site).
- Schedule: Up to 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional evening or weekend events.
- Compensation: $15.00 per hour.
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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