About the role#
The Office of Financial Aid at the Armstrong Campus is seeking a Work Study Student to serve as a Read United Buddies Assistant for the Fall 2026 term. This role supports the volunteer engagement and coordination efforts of the United Way of the Coastal Empire's Read United Buddies program. You will act as a primary point of contact for program volunteers, assisting with recruitment, communication, and retention efforts to maintain strong relationships with Weekly and Backup Buddies.
What you'll do#
- Manage RSVPs for training sessions, Mid-Year Reviews, and End-of-Year celebrations.
- Serve as the main point of contact for program volunteers and respond to their inquiries.
- Distribute scheduling updates, reminders, and information regarding blackout dates or holiday breaks.
- Support new volunteers through the application process.
- Coordinate with UWCE and SCCPSS to verify volunteer status.
- Create volunteer badges for session materials.
- Work alongside Site Coordinators to manage volunteer schedules and facilitate substitutions for Backup Buddies.
- Track volunteer attendance and engagement.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in six or more undergraduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
- Federal Work-Study eligibility.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database software.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to maintain integrity.
Location & details#
- Location: 428 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
- Modality: On-site.
- Hours: Up to 12 hours per week, Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
- Pay: $15.00 per hour.
- Term: Fall 2026.
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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