Student Assistant - First & Second - Flight Leaders

Job Summary

The Student Assistant will support the First & Second Year Experience on the Statesboro 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.

• Complete 16 hours of training total beginning in Spring 2026
• Host office hours
• Support departmental programming initiatives
• Attend all class meetings and Flight Leader Training Lab
• Come prepared to share in discussions on lecture materials
• Teach a minimum of one class per semester
• Meet regularly with assigned faculty instructor
• Support instruction of the course through communication, making referrals to campus resources, attendance tracking, grading, and mentorship of students
• Regularly share information with students via Folio, email, and Group Me
• Attend and participate in Eagle Experience events as well as other first year programming that happens throughout the fall semester
• Support students struggling to adjust to first‑year academic and personal demands.
• Additional assistance/activities may be requested per instructor throughout the semester

• Up to 10 hours per week
• Flexible schedule of availability
• Attend assigned section of FLYT 1001 as well as FLYT Leader Training Lab

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

• Earned a minimum grade of B in FYE 1220 or equivalent
• Have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Experience as a mentor/tutor or in a peer leadership capacity
• A desire to positively impact first year student success.

US $14.00 per hour – non‑exempt, paid biweekly.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Schedule of Availability

• Two (2) Professional References

• 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 the position

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

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

March 31, 2026 – application review may begin as early as December 5, 2025.

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• 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 the 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.
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