Peanut Breeding Program Project Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Number: S15440P

Working Title:

Peanut Breeding Program Project Assistant

Department: CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

University:
University of Georgia

Posting Type:
External

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Full/Part time

Work Schedule:

To be set by the supervisor

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 07/15/2026

Opening Until Filled:
Yes

Closing Date:
Proposed

Starting Date: 08/01/2026

Location:

Tifton Area

Notes:
This is a limited‑term appointment expected to end 2 years after the start date. Renewal may occur annually based on grant support and performance.

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 (UGA). It is ranked among the top 20 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with additional campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs about 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. Enrollment exceeds 41,000 students, including over 31,000 undergraduates and more than 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including a newly established School of Medicine.

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, nationality, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility are encouraged to contact Central HR (
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The Peanut Breeding Program Project Assistant provides advanced administrative, operational, and clerical support under the direction of Dr. Bill Branch. The selected individual serves as a key support professional responsible for coordinating daily administrative functions that contribute to the successful operation of a nationally recognized agricultural research program. Responsibilities include managing complex correspondence, maintaining accurate records and data systems, and providing financial operations support, including transactional processing and purchasing card administration.

The position also supports research and grant activities through the preparation and coordination of manuscripts, publications, proposals, and related documentation.

Manage complex correspondence, maintain accurate records and data systems, provide financial operations support, support research and grant activities, coordinate publication submissions, prepare program materials and reports, maintain confidential records, manage deadlines and priorities to support overall program operations.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the Peanut Breeding Program, including preparation, formatting, proofreading, and submission of manuscripts, journal articles, cultivar registrations, grant proposals, abstracts, reports, correspondence, presentations, and other research‑related materials.
• Coordinate manuscript submissions through online journal management systems such as Manuscript Central and track submission progress and deadlines.
• Perform data entry and assist with organizing research data for analysis.
• Prepare annual plot plans, PowerPoint presentations, and supporting documentation for meetings, presentations, and research activities.
• Manage and prioritize correspondence, including drafting emails, letters, and other communications on behalf of Dr. Branch.
• Maintain organized and confidential files, records, and databases in both digital and physical formats.
• Assist in coordinating schedules, tracking deadlines, and proactively planning upcoming tasks and deliverables to ensure efficient program operations.
• Identify administrative challenges and recommend solutions that improve workflow efficiency and office operations.

• Manage day‑to‑day financial and operational activities for assigned…