Academic Support Specialist

## Academic Support Specialist Apply locations:
Atlanta, GA 30341time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
27-069#
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* Job Title:

** Academic Support Specialist##
** Department:
** Physician Assistant Studies##
** College/Division:
** College Of Health Professions
** Primary Job Posting

Location:

** Atlanta, GA 30341
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** Job Details:
** Mercer University is searching for an Academic Support Specialist for the Physician Assistant Studies Program on the Atlanta, Georgia campus.
** Responsibilities**:

The Academic Support Specialist functions independently in direct support of the Program Director for the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and is responsible for coordinating the daily administrative, financial, operational, and event-related activities of the PA Program.

This position supports program financial operations by assisting with budget monitoring, coordinating and tracking financial transactions, and ensuring the timely processing of payments to preceptors, lecturers, vendors, and other partners. The role maintains accurate documentation for purchases, invoices, reimbursements, and related financial records and liaises with university offices to ensure compliance and timely completion of financial processes.

The Academic Support Specialist also supports program operations by maintaining the ARC-PA portal, coordinating admissions-related activities, managing the program calendar, and ensuring continuity of essential administrative processes. This position serves as the central coordinator for program events, overseeing scheduling, logistics, communications, and vendor coordination.

Additionally, the role independently manages day-to-day office operations and provides comprehensive administrative support to faculty, staff, and students to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the PA Program.
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* Qualifications:

** Two years of college coursework and one year of administrative support experience, which should include working with budgets, are required.  In lieu of education, equivalent directly related experience will be considered.
** Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*** Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in support of faculty, leadership, and departmental initiatives.
* Strong collaboration and coordination skills to effectively work with faculty, staff, and institutional partners.
* Knowledge of administrative and business management practices, including operational coordination and support of programmatic and financial processes.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), including the ability to develop presentations, reports, databases, financial tracking tools, policies, and program materials; strong working knowledge of Excel required.
* Working knowledge of academic and administrative systems (e.g., Canvas, Qualtrics, calendaring tools) with the ability to support end users.
* Ability to maintain accurate records and databases, including tracking detailed…