Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant 2
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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 10,500 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 Augusta University College of Education and Human Development is committed to being a relevant, responsive, and respected organization with a keen focus toward high impact work in the community. Our faculty, students, and alumni are committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of education. Through bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, and professional development programs, we cultivate innovative educational leaders, advance health practices through research in kinesiology, explore the most important questions in public education, and share exciting ideas and best practices across the world.

Job Summary

This position will provide administrative support to the Department Chair and Faculty.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR:
Support the Department Chair with daily administrative and operations functions and tasks as required. Such as, managing the Chairs Outlook Calendar, scheduling meetings, taking messages, sending communications, and taking minutes in meetings.

DEPARTMENT BUSINESS OPERATIONS:
Work with the Business Operations Specialist regarding a variety of fiscal year administrative tasks related to budget, purchasing, grants, department employment, payroll, travel, etc. Reconciles and maintains monthly budget reports for the department. Orders all supplies and equipment for the department; this includes office supplies, class supplies and equipment; and computer equipment, hardware, and software. Enters routine and non-routine People Soft requisitions for all purchase orders.

Maintain healthy working relationships with multiple vendors. Requests quotes for requisitions, submits invoices after the successful receipt of orders. Also maintains the Purchase Card for urgent or last-minute office supplies or equipment and conference registration fees. Maintains accurate files and records for each purchase. Reconciles…