The University of Georgia · 2 hours ago
Administrative Coordinator - CAES Office of Research
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Georgia is the state's flagship university, recognized for its commitment to higher education. The Administrative Coordinator for the CAES Office of Research will manage daily operations, coordinate activities for the Associate Dean, and serve as a liaison between various stakeholders to support the research mission of CAES.
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Responsibilities
Serves as the primary liaison between the Associate Dean and direct reports, senior leadership, CAES research faculty, and staff
Initiates contact, follow-up, and problem resolution with industry and stakeholder groups in Georgia and beyond
Exercises appropriate judgment in planning and directing the Associate Dean’s calendar and travel around the state
Responsible for creating Zoom meetings, office conferences, and facilitating interoffice communications
Supervises student workers; supports the team environment of the Associate Dean’s office
Directs and schedules speaking engagements and meetings
Prepares briefings and background documents for the Associate Dean before meetings and events
Initiates, drafts, and polishes targeted written and oral communications
Disseminates internal and public-facing mass communications on behalf of the Associate Dean’s office in coordination with the Photographer and Creative Design Specialist in the CAES Office of Research and CAES Office of Marketing and Communications
Generates travel itineraries, submits expense reports and reimbursements, executes purchase requests, and responds to records requests
Advises Extension faculty and staff on updated policies and procedures
Tactfully communicates changes in policy and practice
Discreetly coordinates highly sensitive meetings that may include employees, elected officials, law enforcement, and University HR
Organizes, coordinates, and provides support to committees charged by the Associate Dean related to UGA and CAES Research Initiatives
Manages and coordinates the Associate Dean’s Office staff in planning and executing special projects and events
Executes special assignments and projects at the direction of the Associate Dean
Oversees and evaluates information technology needs for the office, to include video conferencing systems and related technology
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 5 years of related experience
Superior organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proven ability working with teams and excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, research problems, systems and options, and communicate this information to broad audiences in a very fast-paced environment
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion with confidential information
Ability to multitask and focus in a busy environment
Benefits
Benefits Eligible
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
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Funding
Current Stage
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Mark Johnson
Chief Technology Officer, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Alan Dorsey
Professor of Physics and Associate Chief Information Officer for Research
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