Administrative Assistant - Tifton

Position: Administrative Assistant I- Tifton

Posting Number

S14522P

Working Title

Administrative Assistant I
- Tifton

Department

CAES-Tifton Campus

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting

Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Posting Date

12/18/2025

Open until filled

No

Closing Date

06/30/2026

Proposed Starting Date

02/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a list of minimum 3 references.

Location of Vacancy

Tifton Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

USG Core Values Statement

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:// Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://.

Classification Title

Administrative Assistant I

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

This position is essential to supporting the daily operations of the faculty and staff based at UGA’s Tifton Campus. Under the supervision of the Senior Business Manager, this position provides comprehensive administrative and fiscal support to faculty and staff located on UGA’s Tifton Campus. The role serves as the primary point of contact for visitors, vendors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, customer service, and timely access to information and services.
Key responsibilities include processing purchase orders and invoices, coordinating travel and expense reimbursements, processing payroll, maintaining personnel and financial records, updating departmental databases, and managing incoming calls and messages. This position plays a vital role in supporting daily operations by ensuring essential business processes are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with institutional standards. By managing routine administrative and financial functions, the position enables faculty and staff to focus on research, teaching, and outreach activities while sustaining operational continuity across the Tifton Campus.

Knowledge,

Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Reliability (in all aspects: tasks, time, assignments, deadlines, etc)
• Problem…