Student Assistant - College of Science and Mathematics - Office Assistant (Summer 2026)

Student Assistant - College of Science and Mathematics - Office Assistant (Summer 2026)

Job ID297813

Location

Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part TimePart-Time

Regular/TemporaryTemporary

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 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.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

College of Science and Mathematics

Job Summary

The Student Assistant will support the College of Science and Mathematics as an Office Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Summer 2026.

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

Responsibilities

Keeps the copy room, kitchen area, and storage room clean and tidy, and vacuums every other week

Restocks all the printers and copy machines with paper

Copies tests and other requested materials in a timely manner

Places daily mail into the Deans mailbox

Assists with printer/copier mishaps when possible

Greets everyone who comes in the door

Answers phone calls and directs them as needed

Checks supply levels and notifies staff when low

Takes messages and relays them correctly

Runs errands for faculty and staff when requested

Assists executives, faculty, and staff as needed

Shift Specifics

Up to 25 hours per week

Flexible with schedule of availability

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Previous customer service or clerical/administrative experience

Proposed Salary

$8.00 per hour

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

Required Documents to Attach

Resume

Schedule of Availability

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