Administrative Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Education Administration, Data Entry, Business Administration
- Provide administrative support for department head.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S15676P Working Title Administrative Specialist Department SPIA-Public Admin & Policy 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://www.uga.edu/). 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.
About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website https://spia.uga.edu/departments-centers/padp/
Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm in office.
Advertised Salary $35,200 - $42,240 Posting Date 08/28/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 09/28/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area
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Position InformationClassification Title Department Assistant I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred QualificationsPosition Summary
The Department Assistant for the Department of Public Administration and Policy in the School of Public and International Affairs is the primary point of contact for the Department and works independently to oversee general operations. In addition, the Department Assistant coordinates faculty recruitment, special events, and internal and external communications (social media). The Department Assistant prepares and initiates departmental business processes that flow to SPIA’s shared services business team.
The Department Assistant reports directly to the Head of the Department of Public Administration and Policy.
- Ability to analyze financial data.
- Ability to prepare financial statements and work independently to apply accounting practice and theory as it relates to higher education fiscal policies and processes.
- Ability to support budgeting, purchasing, and general administrative processes within the department.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively.
- Written and communication skills and great attention to detail.
- Sound judgement, discretion, and proven efficiency in handling complex and confidential issues independently.
- Effective multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work with limited information and produce results for the execution of events.
- Advanced Microsoft Office application skills.
- Social media application skills.
- Canva and general design skills.
Sitting, standing for long periods of time. Light lifting up to 30 pounds. Walking between…
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