Student Assistant - Resident - Wing Mate-Peer Mentor; Fall

Job Title:

Student Assistant - Resident Life - Wing Mate-Peer Mentor (Fall 2026)

Location:

Statesboro, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

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.

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Resident Life

The Student Assistant will support Resident Life as a Wing Mate-Peer Mentor on the Statesboro Campus beginning Fall 2026.

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

• Serves as a visible, approachable, and supportive presence within the assigned RLC
• Builds meaningful relationships with residents and fosters a welcoming community
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to execute intentional interactions and peer mentorship
• Refers residents to appropriate academic, wellness, and student support services
• Encourages academic engagement and co‑curricular involvement
• Supports conflict resolution, time management, teamwork, and cultural competency efforts in a peer‑to‑peer format

• Supports the facilitation of monthly RLC‑focused learning events
• Attends community‑based initiatives that align with RLC learning outcomes
• Promotes academic college or program events and services, including curricular‑based student organizations
• Represents the Kennedy Residential College and LLCs at campus‑wide recruitment events (e.g., Eagle Preview, SOAR, Open Houses)

• Attends bi‑weekly staff meetings and supervision sessions with the Coordinator and/or Teaching Assistants (TA1s)
• Serves office hours each week for residents to openly engage and meet
• Maintains consistent and professional communication with RLC, TA1s, and other stakeholders
• Submits weekly reports and updates documenting resident interactions and event outcomes
• Utilizes platforms such as Constant Contact, Star Rez, and Eagle Engage to complete assignments and outreach

• Attends fall, spring, and ongoing training as scheduled by University Housing. Wing Mates will be required to move in early for the start of the academic semester to participate in formal training efforts
• Participates in leadership development workshops and seminars
• Engages in regular reflection and goal‑setting with supervisors
• Required training includes topics around upstander intervention, confidentiality and privacy, campus referrals, academic…