SOAR Leader Recruitment

SOAR Leaders are a group of students who work together to welcome new students to Georgia Southern University. They assist in the development, planning, and implementation of the orientation and transition programs for more than 5,000 students on the Statesboro Campus and more than 1,000 students on the Armstrong & Liberty Campuses!

Think you have what it takes? 
Applications for the 2027 SOAR team will open in the Fall!

SOAR Leader Roles & Expectations

How to Apply

Once applications open…

1. Go to the Student Employment Center’s Career Site and sign in or create an account.
2. Click “View All Jobs.”
3. Type the Job ID (located below) into the search bar.
4. Click on the job and review all information.
5. Click “Apply for Job” and start your application.
   1. Additional Document Needed: Complete the supplemental application questionnaire.

In order to be considered for an interview, you must:

1. Have completed or are in progress towards completion of at least one semester at Georgia Southern University prior to January 2027.
2. Maintain a minimum 2.5 institutional GPA.

Questions? Please contact New Student & Family Programs at (912) 478-7627 or orientation@georgiasouthern.edu.

Mandatory Events

• SOAR Kick-Off: January 2027
• SOAR Training/Team Meetings: Weekly Spring 2027
• Camp SOAR: TBD
• SOAR Intensive Training: May 2027
• SOAR Sessions: SOAR Leaders are required to be present at all campus-specific in-person and virtual orientation sessions. Sessions run from late May to early August. Dates will be posted once available.
• Eagle Experience Events: SOAR Leaders are required to assist with Eagle Experience events, such as Convocation, Welcome to the Nest, Class Schedule Tours, etc., during the first week of Fall classes.