Work Study Student - Financial Aid - UWCE Research and Data Management Assistant (Fall 2026)

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the states largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

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.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Office of Financial Office

Job Summary

The Work Study Student will support the Office of Financial Aid on the Armstrong Campus beginning Fall 2026. The student will play a hands-on role in maintaining and enhancing United Way of the Coastal Empires 211 resource database as a Research and Data Management Assistant. This position will support the accuracy, accessibility, and effectiveness of UWCE¿s regional resource database by gathering, verifying, organizing, and analyzing information related to community resources. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in applied research, data management, reporting and visualization, project coordination, organizational operations, and professional communication while contributing to a resource that helps individuals and families connect with essential services throughout the community.

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

• Conducts targeted research to collect and verify accurate data used by professionals and community members across the region
• Initiates communication with agency partners to gather and confirm resource information
• Identifies and documents new agencies or programs not yet listed in the database
• Researches community impact best practices to identify programs that could align with UWCE¿s strategic plan
• Assists in generating reports and analyzing trends related to service usage, gaps, and community needs
• Contributes to data quality assurance efforts, including record cleanup and maintenance
• Supports efforts in data visualizations as needed
• Supports with historical recordkeeping efforts as needed
• Supports with 211 client data entry as needed
• Supports the development of internal documentation or tools that enhance resource accuracy and referral effectiveness
• Helps develop and maintain an internal standard operating procedure repository
• Helps map out workflows to support systems development
• Supports with any site visit planning and execution as needed
• Assists with UWCE special projects and events to gain exposure to broader organizational initiatives
• Supports intern training, onboarding, and engagement efforts as part of human resource coordination for UWCE¿s internship program
• Alerts supervisor to significant barriers, changes, gaps, or challenges in the delivery of services, proposing solutions for continuous improvement

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 scheduled class times
• Shifts available Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 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
• Strong interest or experience in research
• Familiarity with SharePoint, database platforms, pivot tables, and dashboards is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred
• Proficiency in database software and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is 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 not a supervisory position.
• This position is not required to drive.

Background Check

• Position of Trust