Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant 1
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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

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Location

Augusta University
- Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Academic Success Center (ASC) empowers students to realize their academic goals and personal potential by delivering student-centered support grounded in excellence, collaboration, and innovation through intentional tutoring, coaching, and skill-building programs that foster a culture of learning and promote persistence, achievement, and holistic student success.

Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant I provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and financial support to the Director and staff of the Academic Success Center (ASC), a multi-location unit serving 13 colleges. This position ensures the efficient day-to-day operation of the ASC by managing front office functions, coordinating purchasing and payroll processes, maintaining office continuity, and supporting program logistics and event coordination. Serving as the primary administrative liaison for the Director, the Administrative Assistant I plays a key role in facilitating communication, organization, and workflow across ASC locations to enhance service delivery and contribute to university-wide student success initiatives.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT:
Serve as the primary administrative support to the Director and ASC leadership team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, coordinating appointments, and preparing materials. Oversee daily office operations across two primary locations and one satellite site, ensuring efficiency and consistency in service delivery. Provide frontline service to students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders via in-person, phone, and email interactions; greet guests and direct inquiries appropriately.

Manage departmental communications, including the ASC email account, correspondence, and recordkeeping for staff, programs, and student engagement. Process paperwork according to established workflow structures, including travel, purchasing, payroll, and other administrative documentation. Maintain office supplies, manage inventory, and coordinate mail distribution. Support program and event logistics, including room reservations, catering, and VIP accommodations, in collaboration with ASC staff. Troubleshoot technical or scheduling issues and assist with the coordination of staff meetings and documentation.

PROVIDES STUDENT EMPLOYEE SUPPORT:
Support student employees and volunteers by tracking timekeeping, Federal Work-Study allocations, and performance documentation. Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and maintaining accurate employment records in compliance with ASC and university policies.

SERVES AS SUPPORT & ASSISTANCE:
Assist the Director and Assistant Director with planning, reporting, and operational initiatives. Compile and analyze data for institutional reporting, coordinate cross-functional…