Graduate Assistant Placement Program

The Division of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Master’s of Education in Higher Education Administration graduate program, will be hosting the 5th annual Graduate Assistantship Placement Program (GAPP) Interview Days in Spring 2026.

GAPP helps recruit and match prospective graduate students interested in a career in higher education, student personnel services, student development, or a closely related field with the multitude of departments from the Division of Student Affairs and other departments across the university that hire for graduate assistant positions in student facing type environments. GAPP is dedicated to the personal and professional growth of future higher education professionals and other participants who desire to work in dynamic environments centered around student affairs/student services. Review the content below to get more acquainted with the GAPP experience, how to register, and what to expect!

Who Should Register for GAPP and 2026 Interview Days?

GAPP is open to all current or prospective Georgia Southern students who are seeking a graduate assistantship. Prospective students must be fully admitted to Georgia Southern in order to participate in the interview process. Student candidates can be enrolled in any graduate level academic program. Candidates enrolled in the Master of Education in Higher Education Administration graduate program are prioritized with interview offers and subsequent assistantship offers. If you have a love and desire to work with students as a career or simply during an assistantship experience, registering for GAPP is a good place to start your journey. The departments who hire for GAPP stem from the Divisions of Student Affairs, Enrollment, Marketing, and Student Success, Inclusive Excellence, Auxiliary Services, and others.

If you are an incoming student to Georgia Southern or a current students who may be changing academic programs, please consult with your academic program to ensure you are able to pursue a graduate assistantship while in your program of study.  See this College of Graduate Studies resource under the “Eligibility” tab for additional information.

March 26, 2026

In Person interviews for GA positions that are based in Statesboro occur on this day ONLY Virtual interviews are available on this day for positions that are based in Statesboro and Savannah

March 27, 2026

In Person interviews for GA positions that are based in Savannah occur on this day ONLY Virtual interviews are available on this day for positions that are based in Statesboro and Savannah.

The GAPP Experience

GAPP Interview Days allow for candidates being offered an interview to choose the format that works best for them, either via Zoom or in person at either of our campuses in Statesboro or Savannah. This approach accommodates students who may not be able to travel and accommodate those who can. Hiring departments who are participating will screen all applications and determine which candidates they would like to schedule an interview with. Candidates will be notified about which departments are interested in setting up an interview during Interview Days.

Other elements of the GAPP experience include:

• After Interviews Days are complete, both hiring departments and candidates submit rankings/preferences. GAPP is a matching process in which interviewed candidates are matched with a department/position that also chose them. Aligning the best fit based on the candidate desires and the department needs is priority.  Candidates who are offered an assistantship will only receive one offer.
• It is possible for a candidate who interviewed to not receive an offer. Preferences with a candidate and the preferences of the hiring departments they interviewed with. 
• Candidates are highly encouraged to give their best on every interview and convey to hiring departments their passion and interest in the position and the hiring department. 
• The Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies requires that graduate students be fully admitted into a graduate program prior to receiving employment/assistantship offers.

Students who register for for GAPP will be initially screened by all participating hiring departments to ensure a close match between the position description, hiring department needs, and a candidate’s previous/current work experiences/career goals. Students will be informed about whether or not they are receiving an interviews from participating departments as soon as possible prior to the start of Interview Days

Timeline

*Tentative and subject to change.

Schedule for Interview Days

Interview Days will consist of an opening and morning welcome and 30 minute interview slots throughout the day. To assist both the candidate and hiring department interview team, 15 minute breaks are built in between the conclusion of one interview time and start of another. To help grow connections and answer questions by candidates receiving interviews, an optional and virtual Meet and Greet is scheduled the evening before Interview Days begin.

Grad Assistant Positions

A variety of departments will be participating in GAPP 2026 to offer a wide range of assistantship opportunities. We will post participating departments toward the end of February 2026.