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?
Apply to be a 2026 SOAR Leader!
SOAR Leader Roles & Expectations
Looking to have the best summer experience ever? Apply to be a SOAR leader today! Applications are now open for 2026 SOAR Leaders! The deadline to apply is October 29th, 2025.
How to Apply
- Go to the Student Employment Center’s Career Site and sign in or create an account.
- Click “View All Jobs.”
- Type the Job ID (located below) into the search bar.
- Click on the job and review all information.
- Click “Apply for Job” and start your application.
- Additional Document Needed: Complete the supplemental application questionnaire.
Job IDs & Supplemental Application:
Statesboro Campus: 289954, Supplemental Application (STB)
Armstrong Campus: 290479, Supplemental Application (ARM)
In order to be considered for an interview, you must:
- Have completed or are in progress towards completion of at least one semester at Georgia Southern University prior to January 2026.
- 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: TBD
- SOAR Training/Team Meetings: 2-3 hours per week
- Camp SOAR: TBD
- SOAR Intensive Training: 2 weeks in Mid-May
- 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.
Want to Learn More? Stop by When We’re Tabling
Armstrong Campus
Armstrong Campus Tabling Dates
August 27th – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Come find us during the Savannah Browse!
September 23rd – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Student Union Plaza
October 9th – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Inside Student Union
October 29th – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Come find us during Celebrate: Together!
Statesboro Campus
Statesboro Campus Tabling Dates
August 28th – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Come find us during the Boro Browse!
September 25th – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Outside Lakeside
October 6th – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Inside the Russell Union
October 15th- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Outside Lakeside
Attend an Information Session
Armstrong Campus
Armstrong Campus Information Session Dates
September 30th, 2025 @ 4 p.m.
- Victor Hall Presentation Room
October 15th, 2025 @ 11 a.m.
- Virtual Zoom Meeting
October 30th, 2025 @ 3 p.m.
- Victor Hall Presentation Room
Statesboro Campus
Statesboro Campus Information Session Dates
September 23, 2025 @ 11 a.m.
- Virtual Zoom Meeting
October 1, 2025 @ 1 p.m.
- Russell Union 2052
October 10, 2025 @ 12 p.m.
- Virtual Zoom Meeting
October 16, 2025 @ 3 p.m.
- Russell Union 2048
October 22, 2025 @ 3 p.m.
- Russell Union 2048