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BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY

Administrative Support Professional

BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604

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External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Must be available Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm.

Posting Information Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 12/11/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Closing Date: Proposed Starting Date 02/23/2026

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Position Information Classification Title: Administrative Assistant II

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications None listed.

Position Summary This position provides administrative and operational support for departmental programs, faculty, and staff. Responsibilities include clerical tasks, communication support, record‑keeping, and assistance with events and daily operations. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and visitors.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard office systems

Customer‑service focused

Physical Demands Sitting in front of a computer for long hours and using the phone, fax, and various office equipment.

Duties / Responsibilities Clerical Duties:

Order and maintain office and lab supplies and assist faculty, staff, and graduate students with related requests.

Manage incoming and outgoing mail and shipments.

Maintain inventory of keys and access items and coordinate with campus partners when replacements are needed.

Serve as departmental liaison for parking‑related requests.

Provide administrative support for workshops, clinics, and other departmental activities.

Record meeting notes for departmental meetings when needed.

Assist with reserving rooms and departmental spaces through university scheduling systems.

Maintain and update departmental signage, nameplates, and displays.

Participate in cross‑training to provide support for inventory, fee spending, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), syllabi processes, and similar functions.

Department & Program Support:

Assist with processing payments or documentation for visitors or special guests as needed.

Assist program coordinators with routine tasks such as materials preparation, ordering items, or coordinating activities.

Accounting Support:

Assist with routine purchasing and financial processes for departmental activities.

Help maintain financial records and reconcile payments as directed.

Assist with processing incoming payments and deposits through appropriate university systems.

Support account setup and payment processes for research participants and other departmental needs.

Communication & Front Desk Support:

Serve as initial point of contact for visitors and callers and provide general front desk support.

Provide telephone reception and assisting with routine inquiries as needed.

Offer customer service and administrative support to internal and external stakeholders.

Departmental Event Planning:

Assist with planning and coordinating departmental events, including scheduling venues, supporting travel arrangements, and helping with logistics.

Submit event‑related invoices and documentation for processing.

Assist with ordering recognition items or materials for events as needed.

Contact Information Recruitment Contact Name: Jessica Smith

Email: jabsmith@uga.edu

Phone: 7065429522

Applicant Documents Required Documents:

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents:

None specified.

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