Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Athens

Overview

Administrative Assistant I posting for University of Georgia (RCLD, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences). Posting details include Posting Number S14119P. Employment Type: Full Time | FLSA: Non-Exempt | Location: Athens Area. Open Until Filled: Yes. Proposed Starting Date: 10/13/2025. The position is an assistant to the Office Manager at the RCLD and involves day-to-day operations of the RCLD, including reception, intake processing, client scheduling, data entry, and preparation of psychometric summaries.

Responsibilities

• Answer the main phone lines and serve as the front office contact for the RCLD; answer questions, direct calls, explain the evaluation process to potential clients, call referrals, and make appointment reminder calls.
• Prepare summaries for reports from client test scores.
• Check all RCLD email accounts daily and respond appropriately.
• Data entry: enter client data into the RCLD Research database upon completion of evaluation.
• Monitor office supplies and notify the office manager when ordering is needed.
• Other duties as assigned to support day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; excellent communication skills; ability to handle confidential information with discretion; ability to exercise independent judgement; ability to work under limited supervision.
• Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; long periods at a computer.
• Security and Trust: This position has direct interaction with children under 18 and security access considerations; it is a Position of Trust; not all positions require a P-Card.

Working Conditions & Policies

• Location: Athens Area; Regular schedule M-F, 8am-5pm.
• Retirement Plan: TRS; Benefits Eligible; Full Time.
• Background and Credit Checks: A criminal background check is required; credit check may be required for positions with financial responsibilities; pre-employment drug test may be applicable in high-risk roles.
• Contact Details: Recruitment Contact Name — Will Lindstrom; Email — wlindstr@uga.edu.

Additional Information

• About The University Of Georgia: UGA is a large, public research university with multiple campuses and a diverse student body. See program details and department information in the posting.
• Websites: Official UGA site and departmental site: https://www.uga.edu/ and https://www.rcld.uga.edu/.

Note: The posting contains standard EEO statements and USG core values regarding integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect. It also provides information on accommodations for accessibility and further policy references.