SOAR Leader Recruitment
The SOAR (Southern’s Orientation, Advisement, and Registration) Team is a group of students who work together to welcome all 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 and their family members on the Statesboro Campus and more than 1,000 students and their family members on the Armstrong Campus!
Think you have what it takes? Become a SOAR Leader!
Looking to have the best summer experience ever? Apply to be a SOAR leader today! Applications for Summer 2023 SOAR leaders are now being accepted. Come SOAR with us!
How to Apply
Apply through the Student Employment website. By filtering to part-time, you will be able to locate the job description easier.
- Job ID for the Armstrong Campus: 253628
- Job ID for the Statesboro Campus: 253625
In order to be considered for an interview, you must:
- Have completed at least one semester at Georgia Southern University prior to January 2023.
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 institutional GPA.
- Submit a fully complete application on the Student Employment website. Please note that you will be required to upload a resume and submit a list of references.
Questions? Please contact New Student & Family Programs at (912) 478-7627 or orientation@georgiasouthern.edu.
Stop by When We’re Tabling
Armstrong Campus Tabling Dates
Thursday, February 2nd, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Armstrong Student Union
Friday, February 10th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Armstrong Student Union
Monday, February 13th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. University Hall
Thursday, February 16th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. University Hall
Tuesday, February 21st, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Health Professions Academic Building
Wednesday, February 22nd, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. University Hall
Friday, February 24th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. University Hall
Attend an Information Session
Armstrong Campus Info Session Dates
Monday, February 27th, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Solms Hall 204
Wednesday, March 1st, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Solms Hall 204
Saturday, March 4th, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Virtual
Mandatory for SOAR Leader Events
SOAR Kick-Off: Early March 2023 (TBD)
SOAR Team Meetings/Spring Training: 2-3 hours per week starting mid-March 2023
Camp SOAR: May 16th – 17th, 2023 (Overnight Trip)
SOAR Intensive Training: May 15th – May 30th, 2023
SOAR Sessions: SOAR leaders are required to be present at all campus-specific in-person sessions and virtual sessions. Sessions run from late May to early August. Session dates will be posted once available.
Stop by When We’re Tabling
Statesboro Campus Tabling Dates
Wednesday, February 1st, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Russell Union Rotunda
Wednesday, February 1st, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. RAC Lobby
Monday, February 6th, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dining Commons
Wednesday, February 8th, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Russell Union Rotunda
Thursday, February 9th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. RAC Lobby
Attend an Information Session
Statesboro Campus Info Session Dates
Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Lewis Hall
Mandatory for SOAR Leader Events
SOAR Kick-Off: Early March 2023 (TBD)
SOAR Team Meetings/Spring Training: 2-3 hours per week starting mid-March 2023
Camp SOAR: May 16th – 17th, 2023 (Overnight Trip)
SOAR Intensive Training: May 15th – May 30th, 2023
SOAR Sessions: SOAR leaders are required to be present at all campus-specific in-person sessions and virtual sessions. Sessions run from late May to early August. Session dates will be posted once available.
Last updated: 2/1/2023