Institute Assistant - IPBGG

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External Retirement Plan TRS

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Monday-Friday, 8AM through 5PM. Occasional travel for events.

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 10/23/2026
Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date 12/01/2026

Athens Area

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Classification Title Department Assistant II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00

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

The Institute Assistant II for the Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics & Genomics (IPBGG) will provide administrative and operational support to the IPBGG Administrative Manager, faculty, students, and program activities. The incumbent will assist with a variety of transactional administrative functions, including processing and tracking purchasing and financial documentation, maintaining accurate records, coordinating communications, and supporting day-to-day administrative needs of the Institute.

The incumbent will support the planning and execution of IPBGG events and activities, including recruitment events, seminars, the Annual Retreat, Boerma Lecture, and other meetings and special events. Responsibilities may include coordinating event logistics, managing registrations and communications, preparing materials, arranging facilities and catering, processing related transactions, and assisting with post-event follow-up.

The incumbent will also provide administrative support for IPBGG’s graduate programs and interdisciplinary…