Work Study Student - Financial Aid - UWCE Read United Buddies Assistant (Fall 2026)

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Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southerns reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

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Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Office of Financial Aid

Job Summary

The Work Study Student will support the Office of Financial Aid on the Armstrong Campus beginning Fall 2026. The student will support the volunteer engagement and coordination efforts of United Way of the Coastal Empires Read United Buddies program as a Read United Buddies Assistant. This position serves as a key point of support in building and maintaining strong relationships with Weekly and Backup Buddies while assisting with volunteer recruitment, communication, and retention efforts.

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

Employment is contingent upon funding.

Please confirm your Federal Work-Study eligibility with the Office of Financial Aid or Request Federal Work Study Eligibility Here.

Responsibilities

• Manages RSVPs for training, Mid-Year Review, and End-of-Year celebrations
• Serves as the point of contact for program volunteers
• Distributes scheduling updates and reminders
• Responds to volunteer inquiries and provide ongoing support
• Supports new volunteers with application steps, including providing the link for VISTA background checks
• Coordinates with UWCE and SCCPSS to confirm volunteer status
• Creates volunteer badges to be included with session materials at each school
• Works with Site Coordinators to coordinate volunteer schedules
• Helps facilitate substitutions of Backup Buddies
• Communicates blackout dates, holiday breaks, and any schedule changes
• Tracks volunteer attendance and engagement
• Communicates in a professional manner with internal and external audiences, demonstrating compassion to those served
• Demonstrates poise under all circumstances, working well with all personality types
• Maintains exceptionally high standards of integrity
• Shows ability to work well both independently and as a team member
• Demonstrates commitment to quality in every task performed

Shift Specifics

• Up to 12 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability
• Located off campus, traveling to and from work site is the applicants responsibility
• Can not work during sheduled class times
• Shifts available Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

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

Other Required Qualifications

• Must be Federal Work eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database software preferred
• Fluent in English, with additional languages preferred

Proposed Salary

$15.00 per hour

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

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
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

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 20, 2026

Application review may begin as early as September 29, 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.

Employment is contingent upon funding.

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

Must maintain Federal Work-Study eligibility.

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 an in-person position located at 428 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position is not required to drive.

Background Check

• Position of Trust