Administrative Assistant to Vice Provosts

Posting Number:

S15504P

Administrative Assistant to the Vice Provosts

SRVPAA-SR VP Acad Affrs & Prov

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.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

8 am – 5 pm, M-F

Up to $55,000

07/24/2026

Yes

09/01/2026

Athens Area

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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  Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Executive Assistant I

Non-Exempt

1.00

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

This position provides administrative support to the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and serves as an integral member of the staff support team. The position provides primary administrative support for the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and the Vice Provost for Academic and Community Engagement. Working collaboratively with other staff, this position helps ensure efficient and effective service delivery within the Provost’s Office.

The position routinely handles confidential matters and must exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide professional administrative support in a fast-paced, executive-level office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and follow through on time-sensitive assignments.
• Ability to work independently, ask appropriate questions, and collaborate as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to proofread and prepare accurate documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook calendar management, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment with confidential information.

Normal office functions, including:
Walking short distances on the UGA campus to pick up and deliver time-sensitive items;
Lifting/carrying boxes of approximately 15-20 pounds;
Bending, lifting, and stooping for filing.