Administrative Assistant - MCG-Immunology Center of GA

This position serves as the assistant to the Director of the Center for Immunology, ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations, managing administrative tasks, and coordinating projects and travel. The role requires handling confidential data, preparing faculty evaluations, managing center finances, and supporting center operations.

• Coordinate all activities for the Center Director, including scheduling meetings and handling confidential correspondence.
• Arrange faculty and staff travel, reimbursements, and itineraries.
• Collect and compile data and appropriate forms for yearly evaluations, promotions, and tenure; work with faculty to compile P&T portfolios.
• Assist the Center Manager/Administrator with leave scheduling and arrangements for guest speakers.
• Maintain a database of awards for immunology faculty and staff.
• Assist in acquiring clinical samples for ongoing studies, enter data into ONCORE database, and coordinate with lab technician for sample processing.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and at least four years of progressively responsible administrative experience, OR a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent plus seven years of progressively responsible administrative experience.

• Knowledge:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication; detail-oriented.
• Abilities:
  Maintain confidentiality.

• Shift: Days, Monday - Friday.
• Salary: $17.88 - $21.92 per hour (commensurate with qualifications within range B5).
• Job funded through external sources; continued employment contingent on availability of funds.
• Benefits (if eligible):
  Health, dental, and life insurance;
  Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan; paid vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays;
  Tuition Assistance Program for employees with more than six months tenure.

• Successful completion of a background check (and credit check for positions of trust or for use of departmental purchase card). Motor vehicle reports required if vehicle driving.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and post-secondary coursework; foreign-educated candidates need credential evaluation.
• Employee responsibility to maintain confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information and to comply with cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Augusta University is a proud equal-opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.