Administrative Assistant 1

Job ID: 273362
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivate skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promote active citizenship and community engagement; and prepare graduates for wide-range careers in quickly changing globalized environments. Our faculty and staff share a deep commitment to developing the intellectual potential of our students. We offer many undergraduate degrees as well as select graduate and minor programs that allow our students to gain the knowledge and skills that will transfer to career success. Explore opportunities for growth, including undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and community service.

The Department of Social Sciences includes over 350 students across six undergraduate degrees and two graduate degrees. The department's undergraduate degrees are in Criminal Justice; Health, Society, and Policy; Nonprofit Leadership and Administration; Political Science; Social Work; and Sociology. The program's two graduate degrees are a Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies and a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration program.

Job Summary

Administrative Assistant 1 will directly support the Department of Social Sciences Executive Suite and the Masters of Public Administration Program.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Assist the Department of Social Sciences with daily task support, unit organization, and managing and disturbing information from within the office. Prepare and submit all necessary documentation. Field incoming calls, sending meetings, and greeting guests. Work with other office personnel to maintain office supply inventories and ensure office areas are organized appropriately. Support the department's website and promote the work for the department's programs and the Center of Social Sciences Research by using social media and other tools. Coordinate job searches.

RECRUITMENT: Provide promotional and recruitment support for the director of the Master of Arts in Intelligence and Securities program.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support positionsORHigh School diploma /GED or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization and six years progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with progressively responsible experience in administrative support; 3-4 years previous experience in an academic or higher education setting; proficiency with Banner.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases



SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills



ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to deliver excellent customer service
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make responsible decisions

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/ M-F

Pay Grade: 10

Salary: Minimum $15.00/hour - Midpoint $17.03/hour

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information



Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicant from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=273362&PostingSeq=1

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