Administrative Specialist - SW District, UGA Extension

Administrative Specialist – SW District, UGA Extension

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Posting Details

Posting Number: S14424P

Working Title:

Administrative Specialist – SW District, UGA Extension

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 the state’s flagship university. The University is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. Main campus located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

Position

Information

Title:

Administrative Assistant II
Classification: FLSA Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.00

Employment type:

Contract (Full Time)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Ability to use discretion with confidential information
• Independent judgement and ability to work under limited supervision
• Supervisory skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Job Summary

This is the lead administrative support position for the Southwest District of UGA Cooperative Extension. It performs administrative and support duties with wide latitude for exercising discretion and judgement. Serves as office manager, interprets written policies, and explains them to others. Often deals with highly confidential issues and uses discretion effectively.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and support duties with wide latitude for exercising discretion and judgment.
• Employee hiring and termination process, employee contracts, serious incident reports, promotion process, annual performance reviews on all employees, keeping all matters confidential. (50%)
• Assists administrators with programs using full educational program knowledge. (25%)
• Create and maintain databases; writes, edits, and coordinates reports and other related duties as assigned by District Extension Director. (25%)

Physical Demands

• Light lifting
• Driving

Position of Trust

Yes. Operates, accesses, or controls financial resources. Does not require a P-Card.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, credit check, reference checks, and may require a pre-employment drug test.

Contact Information

• Name:
  Andrea Scarrow
• Email: ascarrow
• Phone: (not provided)

Recruitment Contact

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please consult the Recruitment Contact listed above.

Applicant Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Employment Details

Salary: $40,000.00–$55,000.00 (commensurate with experience)

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, veteran status, or other protected status.

University System of Georgia Core Values Statement

The USG Statement of Core Values includes Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Additional policies are available online.

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