Student Assistant - Elementary and Special Education - Research Assistant

Overview

Job Title: Student Assistant - Elementary and Special Education - Research Assistant (Spring 2026)
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job : 294647

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 bachelorfs, masterfs 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: Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department: Elementary and Special Education

The Student Assistant will support the Department of Elementary and Special Education on the Statesboro Campus beginning Spring 2026.

Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.

• Analyzing data with provided training
• Coding and organizing student check-in responses
• Organize research documents

• Up to 13 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability

Educational Requirements

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

Preferred Education

• Complete required research ethics training (CITI certification)

Proposed Salary
$15.00 per hour


This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

• Resume
• Schedule of Availability

• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support Universitys mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply By: February 12, 2026

Application review may begin as early as February 10, 2026.

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