Office​/Administrative Support - Branch

Posting Number

G/R31723P

Working Title

Office/Administrative Support - Branch

Department

CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

About the University of Georgia

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Employment Type

Employee

Anticipated Start Date

01/01/2026

Posting Date

12/16/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Tifton Area

EOO Statement

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Duties/Responsibilities 1

Responsible for the preparation of manuscripts, sending out for review and submitting to the appropriate journal online systems; inputting data for analysis; typing abstracts, letters, memos, cultivar registrations, grant proposals, etc.; typing annual plot plans; creating Power Points for presentations; printing, typing, and sending of emails.

Percentage of time

70

Duties/Responsibilities 2

Managing day to day accounting activities for assigned faculty including but not limited to processing check requests, placing purchase orders, processing Travel Authorizations and Expense Statements, approving bi-weekly payroll and leave requests.

Percentage of time

30

Classification Title

Temporary Service/Maintenance

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

1.0

Position Summary

This position provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support for the UGA Peanut Breeding Program. Responsibilities include performing accurate data entry; processing payment requests and purchase orders; and managing all email and written correspondence on behalf of Dr. Bill Branch. The role will prepare and type grant-related documents, including survey materials for Contracts & Grants, and assist with editing and formatting manuscripts, journal articles, publications, and related materials.

The position will also coordinate manuscript submissions through Manuscript Central or other publication platforms, process gift check deposits, and handle bi-weekly payroll processing.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with People Soft, One Source, and UGAMart is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates with the ability to quickly learn new software systems are strongly encouraged to apply.

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