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Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Elementary and Special Education
The Student Assistant will support the Eagle Academy on the Statesboro Campus beginning Fall 2024.
The Eagle Academy is an inclusive postsecondary education program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disability to build their academic, employment, self-determination, and independent living skills to prepare individuals for competitive, integrated employment and living as independently as possible. The Student Assistant will work as a peer mentor, academic mentor, and/or social mentor for students in the academy. Sometimes that may mean attending classes with program students to provide academic or social supports. Sometimes that may mean scheduling one-on-one tutoring/academic support sessions with program students. The Student Assistant may also communicate with faculty, program staff, and the individual students. There will also be training and meeting time with program staff.
Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.
Shift Specifics
Educational Requirements
Preferred Experience
$8.00 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
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KNOWLEDGE
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June 18, 2024
Application review may begin as early as April 22, 2024.
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.
For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern 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.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate or three or more graduate level credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.