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Georgia Southern University lists this Honors Program Coordinator opportunity in statesboro, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Honors Program Coordinator
Job ID:
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
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., 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 "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Honors College
Job Summary
The Honors Program Coordinator develops and organizes student success programming for honors student populations. Serve as advisor to specific honors student groups. Coordinate communications to honors student populations including website, email, and social media. Serve as liaison with campus and/or community partners. Coordinate meetings, honors college events, or other special activities. Provide honors academic advising support in both individual and group settings to ensure student success. In addition, prepare and maintain honors student requirement documentation and records.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and evaluate designated honors student success program(s) on both the Armstrong and Statesboro campuses
May serve as advisor to honors student groups
May provide direct supervision to student support staff
Advise students on options to satisfy honors degree requirements, honors program changes, resolve issues, evaluate classes, and register students for classes
Provide guidance to students on fulfilling honors requirements
Educate students on nationally competitive scholarship/fellowship opportunities as well as scholarship/funding opportunities through the university
Educate students on resources available to aid in student success, both within the campus and larger community
Develop and maintain student files and records
Promote, advocate, and expand awareness and participation in designated program(s) and the college
Perform assigned financial responsibilities for the program(s)
Develop, review, and edit marketing and resource materials for the program(s)
Create and maintain processes for data collection, data entry, analyses, and creation of statistical reports
Provide information and deliver presentations to stakeholders and represent the college at university events
Establish, maintain, and coordinate interactions/relationships with faculty, staff, and both on and off-campus community partners
Execute program related meetings, honors college events, or other special activities
Manage communications with honors student populations including website, email, and social media
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Required Experience
Two or more years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Experience with honors or high-ability university students Academic advising experience
Background working with co-curricular and extra-curricular programs
Proposed Salary
$46,513 - $49,896
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Two (2) Professional References
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
Ability to manage website and utilize social media channels
Ability to comply with and enforce student privacy regulations such as FERPA
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
Demonstrate familiarity with college and university policies/procedures
Demonstrate general understanding of campus resources available to students
Demonstrate a general level of understanding of advisement theory and practices
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relation skills
Apply Before Date
October 22, 2026
Application review may begin on October 1, 2026.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at or by email at .
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at , or email .
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 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 policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
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.
Proof of valid Driver's License upon hire and throughout employment.
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: .
Other Information
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
Work generally performed in an office environment
Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
Travel may be required
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