Student Assistant - First and Second Year Experience - Flight Leaders (Spring 2026) at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Student Assistant - First and Second Year Experience - Flight Leaders (Spring 2026) Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 292970 About Us 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, GADepartment Information First and Second Year ExperienceJob Summary The Student Assistant will support the on the department of First and Second Experience as a Flight Leader on the Savannah Campus beginning Spring 2026. Flight Leaders will be assigned to a section of FLYT 1001 class (formerly FYE 1220) and support instructors and students in the class by serving as role models and mentors to help first-year students acclimate to college life. Additionally they will serve as a resource for FLYT 1001 instructors, and support initiatives through the Office of First and Second Year Experience, Eagle Experience Programming, and other programs designed to assist first year students with the transition to college.Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.Responsibilities Supports departmental programming initiatives Attends all class meetings and Flight Leader Training Lab Comes prepared to share in discussions on lecture materials Teaches a minimum of one class per semester Meets regularly with assigned faculty instructor Supports instruction of the course through communication, making referrals to campus resources, attendance tracking, grading, and mentorship of students Regularly shares information with students via Folio, email, and GroupMe - Attend and participate in Eagle Experience events as well as other first year programming that happens throughout the fall semester Supports students struggling to adjust to first-year academic and personal demandsAdditional assistance/activities may be requested per instructor throughout the semesterHosts office hoursSupports faculty instruction of the course (e.g. grading, communicating with students, etc.)Assists with cocurricular events and programmingMeets with FYSY staff as needed to support their role.Shift SpecificsUp to 10 hours per weekFlexible with schedule of availabilityAttends their assigned section of FLYT 1001, as well as their assigned Flight Leader Training LabRequired Qualifications Educational RequirementsMust be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.Preferred Qualifications Preferred ExperienceExperience as a mentor/tutor or in a peer leadership capacityPreferred EducationEarned a minimum grade of B in FYE 1220 or equivalentHave earned and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher Complete required 16 hours of trainingProposed Salary $14.00 per hourThis is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.Required Documents to Attach ResumeCover LetterUnofficial TranscriptSchedule of AvailabilityOptional Documents to Attach Two (2) Professional ReferencesKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIESConsistently exhibit engaging customer serviceAbility to support various constituencies served by the UniversityProven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific positionKNOWLEDGEAdhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student successSKILLSEffective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skillsApply Before Date March 31, 2026Application review may begin as early as December 05, 2025.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 [email protected] technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email [email protected] 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.Background Check Position of Trust