Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Athens

Overview

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Posting Number: S14301P
Working Title: Administrative Assistant
Department: VPI-Office for Student Success
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Additional Schedule Information: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm. Occasional weekends and evenings.
Advertised Salary: $40,000+ Commensurate with experience
Posting Date: 10/28/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 12/01/2025
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate tutoring schedules, maintain student and tutor records, and assist with program planning for Upward Bound.
• Compile data for federal reporting and the Upward Bound Annual Performance Report.
• Maintain and input data into the BLUMEN database for program participants.
• Coordinate clerical support for professional staff, including scheduling summer classes, arranging meetings, and managing mail.
• Assist with staff travel documents, agenda items for meetings, and follow‑up on action items.
• Provide responsive support to students, parents, and school staff.
• Perform typing, editing, and proofreading of documents; prepare correspondences and agendas.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: At least two years’ experience, good organizational skills, typing, computer, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office environment including sitting at a computer for long periods of time and lifting boxes of files.

Contact Details

OSSA
Email: ossa@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Name: OSSA

Job Information

Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Online Audio and Video Media