Honors Program Coordinator

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University’s Honors College is seeking an enthusiastic Honors Program Coordinator to develop and organize student success programming for honors students, advising groups, and campus partners. You will manage communications across website, email, and social media, serving as a liaison to campus and community partners and coordinating events and activities to support student achievement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two or more years of related work experience.
• Experience with honors or high-ability students preferred.
• Academic advising experience preferred.
• Experience with co-curricular and extra-curricular programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate honors student success programs on both 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 and register for classes.
• Educate students on scholarship opportunities and university resources.
• Develop and maintain student files and records.
• Coordinate communications to honors populations via website, email, and social media.
• Manage interactions with faculty, staff, and community partners.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Social media management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Honors Program Coordinator

Job ID: 304021

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. Withnearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2"high research" university and serves more than 29,500 studentsfrom all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, theArmstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, andthe East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers adynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery andpersonal growth. The University is accredited by the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools and has earned specializedaccreditation from numerous professional and academic associationsthat set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst insoutheast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home tointernational companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, aswell as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With afocus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting thedemand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellenceand creative innovation in a supportive, student-centeredenvironment that empowers the next generation of leaders tosucceed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in anexciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal andprofessional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by TheWall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized forthe caliber of its academic programs and student experience.Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes asone 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 studentsuccess programming for honors student populations. Serve asadvisor to specific honors student groups. Coordinatecommunications to honors student populations including website,email, and social media. Serve as liaison with campus and/orcommunity partners. Coordinate meetings, honors college events, orother special activities. Provide honors academic advising supportin both individual and group settings to ensure student success. Inaddition, prepare and maintain honors student requirementdocumentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate designated honors student successprogram(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 degreerequirements, honors program changes, resolve issues, evaluateclasses, and register students for classes
• Provide guidance to students on fulfilling honorsrequirements
• Educate students on nationally competitivescholarship/fellowship opportunities as well as scholarship/fundingopportunities through the university
• Educate students on resources available to aid in studentsuccess, both within the campus and larger community
• Develop and maintain student files and records
• Promote, advocate, and expand awareness and participation indesignated program(s) and the college
• Perform assigned financial responsibilities for theprogram(s)
• Develop, review, and edit marketing and resource materials forthe program(s)
• Create and maintain processes for data collection, data entry,analyses, and creation of statistical reports
• Provide information and deliver presentations to stakeholdersand represent the college at university events
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate interactions/relationshipswith faculty, staff, and both on and off-campus communitypartners
• Execute program related meetings, honors college events, orother special activities
• Manage communications with honors student populations includingwebsite, 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 studentsAcademic advising experience
• Background working with co-curricular and extra-curricularprograms

Proposed Salary

$46,513 - $49,896

This is an exempt position paid on a monthlybasis.

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 theUniversity
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to manage website and utilize social mediachannels
• Ability to comply with and enforce student privacy regulationssuch as FERPA

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess
• Demonstrate familiarity with college and universitypolicies/procedures
• Demonstrate general understanding of campus resources availableto students
• Demonstrate a general level of understanding of advisementtheory and practices

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland 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, pleasecontact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 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 inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion ofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration ofemployment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or withoutreasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Proof of valid Driver's License upon hire and throughoutemployment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteranstatus, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in needof reasonable accommodations under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct to participate in the search process should notify HumanResources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel may be required

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education