Executive Assistant - Dean's Office

Posting Details

Posting Number: S15427P

Working Title: Executive Assistant - Dean's Office

Department: ENGR-Deans Office

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. 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.

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is one of the fastest growing programs at UGA and one of the fastest growing public colleges of engineering in the nation. Since our founding in 2012, enrollment in the College of Engineering has grown to over 2,400 students. Students and faculty alike are attracted to our setting in a comprehensive, land-grant, research institution that s consistently ranked among the 20 best public universities in the nation.

Our rapidly expanding engineering program focuses on opportunities for learning, discovery and innovation at the confluence of disciplines.

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Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Work Schedule:

Additional Schedule Information:

• This is a full-time position on the main Athens campus.
• Standard business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary: $53,000+ based on experience

Posting Date: 07/14/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Closing Date:

Proposed Starting Date: 08/16/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In addition to your UGA Jobs application, please upload the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 professional references with contact information

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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).

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Classification

Title:

Executive Assistant I

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Knowledge and experience with USG / UGA systems such as OneUSG, MS Outlook, MS Teams, and UGA Mart.

The Executive Assistant to the Dean of the College of Engineering provides critical administrative support to the Dean and Dean s suite, including maintaining the Dean s calendar and schedule, managing email correspondence, and preparing and submitting travel authorizations, reimbursements, and expense requests. This is a highly professional role that serves as the first point of contact for the Dean s office and serves as a subject matter expert for College of Engineering administrative inquiries.

The Executive Assistant will also serve as the primary point of contact for the Dean s Office and as the administrative lead for the College. In this role, the Executive Assistant will meet regularly with the College s administrative team to troubleshoot challenges, improve administrative processes, and train new administrative assistants. This position supports the goals and operations of the Dean s Office and the College s offices of Operations and Special Projects, Development and Alumni Relations, and Human Resources, and is a coordination role, not a supervisory one.

This position also serves as a welcoming and knowledgeable resource for the wide range of individuals who interact with the Dean s Office, including faculty, staff, students, donors, and…