Study Student - Wildlife Education - Office Assistant

Job Title

Work Study Student – Wildlife Education – Office Assistant (Spring 2026)

Statesboro, Georgia

Temporary, Part-Time

294094

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. 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.

Center for Wildlife Education

The Work Study Student will support the Center for Wildlife Education as an Office Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Spring 2026. Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12‑consecutive‑month period.

Please confirm your federal work‑study eligibility with the Office of Financial Aid or Request Federal Work Study Eligibility Here. Employment is contingent upon funding.

• Answer multi‑line phone and direct to appropriate staff
• Perform clerical tasks to support staff such as file, copy and create spreadsheets
• Provide a positive customer experience with fair, friendly, and courteous service
• Accept deliveries and notify appropriate staff of deliveries
• Total sales on a cash register by recording prices and itemizing customers’ purchases
• Prepare daily deposits for Cashiers Office
• Resolve customer issues and answer questions
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment

• Up to 15 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability
• Some nights and weekends will be required

Educational Requirements

• Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Other Required Qualifications

• Must be Federal Work eligible.

$12.00 per hour. This is a non‑exempt position paid on a bi‑weekly basis.

• Schedule of Availability

Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

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

February 19, 2026

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• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position is required to drive.
• Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.

• Position of Trust

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.