Student Assistant - COE EAGLE Academy - Peer Mentor; Fall
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Education / Teaching
Academic Advising & Student Services, Career & Life Skills Coaching, Youth Development
Peer Mentor For COE Eagle Academy
The Student Assistant will support the COE Eagle Academy as a Peer Mentor on the Swainsboro Campus beginning Fall 2026. The CHOICE Program is a postsecondary education program for young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disability. The CHOICE Program offers students a combination of University courses, specialized CHOICE courses focused on life and college success skills, and a variety of internships and work experiences.
The CHOICE Program Peer Mentors are integral to the ongoing function and support of the program and student success. Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.
Responsibilities:
- Attends a course with an CHOICE Program student(s) as scheduled
- Works in a supportive/coaching role within the class and afterward during study time
- Works with the CHOICE Program student(s) on time management skills, academic coursework, and social supports
- Reports to CHOICE Program staff on time spent with CHOICE Program students
- Shift Specifics:
Up to 20 hours per week Flexible with schedule of availability Shifts are available both virtually and in person, based on CHOICE Program student schedules
Required Qualifications:
- Educational Requirements:
Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Required Documents to Attach:
- Resume
- Schedule of Availability
- Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- 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 University's mission for student success - SKILLS:
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date:
September 17, 2026 Application review may begin as early as August 11, 2026.
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