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Inside Higher Ed ยท 3 weeks ago

Administrative Support Professional

positionAthens, GA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date2+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an Administrative Support Professional at the University of Georgia, a leading institution in public higher education. The role involves providing administrative and operational support for departmental programs, including clerical tasks, communication support, and assistance with events and daily operations.

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Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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

Qualification

Microsoft Office proficiencyCommunicationCustomer service focusOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard office systems
Customer-service focused

Benefits

Retirement Plan: TRS
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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