Student Assistant - Civil Engineering and Construction - Lab Assistant (Fall 2026)

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the states largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelors, masters 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., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective 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 recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "Americas Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Civil Engineering and Construction

Job Summary

The Student Assistant will support the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction as a Lab Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Fall 2026. The Department of Civil Engineering and Construction is seeking a dependable, motivated, and detail-oriented Student Lab Assistant to support faculty, staff, and students in the departments instructional laboratories. This position provides hands-on assistance with laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, inventory, and general lab operations while gaining valuable experience in an academic engineering environment.

This position provides students with practical experience in:

• Engineering laboratory operations
• Surveying equipment preparation and maintenance
• Laboratory safety procedures
• Inventory management
• Professional communication
• Teamwork in an academic engineering environment

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

Responsibilities

• Assists faculty with preparing laboratories for instructional activities
• Sets up, organizes, and breaks down laboratory equipment before and after classes
• Maintains laboratory cleanliness, organization, and safety standards
• Cleans, inspects, and properly stores laboratory and surveying equipment
• Assists with inventory of laboratory supplies, tools, and equipment
• Reports damaged or missing equipment to departmental staff
• Assists with moving and organizing equipment for instructional and research activities
• Supports faculty and staff with general laboratory projects as assigned
• Performs basic clerical duties, including filing, copying, and data entry when needed
• Follows all university and laboratory safety procedures
• Provides courteous and professional customer service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors

Shift Specifics

• Up to 20 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

• Major in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
• Experience using hand tools or laboratory equipment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

Proposed Salary

$10.00 per hour

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

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Schedule of Availability

Optional Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter

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 Universitys mission for student success

SKILLS

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

Apply Before Date

November 30, 2026

Application review may begin as early as August 6, 2026.

Contact Information

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 USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position is not required to drive.
• Indoor laboratory and office settings with occasional outdoor assistance for surveying activities.
• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting may be required.