Honors Program Coordinator

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.

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Honors College

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.

• 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

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience

• Two or more years of related work experience

Preferred Experience

• Experience with honors or high-ability university students Academic advising experience 
• Background working with co-curricular and extra-curricular programs

$46,513 - $49,896

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

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

October 22, 2026

Application review may begin on October 1, 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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  

• Position of Trust + Education