Administrative Assistant II

Administrative Assistant II

Location:

UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant II position. This position coordinates business operations and administrative processes for the Marketing and Logistics department within the Mike Cottrell College of Business. This position provides comprehensive administrative and operational support, including scheduling, travel coordination, purchasing, student support, and day-to-day office management. The role requires strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.

Works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and university offices to support the overall success and operational efficiency of the department.

• Provide administrative & operational support to the Marketing & Logistics department; working closely with department head.
• Support faculty with travel coordination, scheduling, purchasing, classroom logistics, catering requests, space reservations, & other administrative needs. Monitor/process all reimbursements for MKLO faculty and students.
• Supports the department head in the course scheduling process by entering approved schedules into Banner, maintaining scheduling records, & assisting with the verification of course assignments, meeting times, & related scheduling information.
• Provide front‑line support to students by assisting with academic, registration, & communication‑related matters while helping ensure a positive & responsive student experience.
• Provide fiscal operational support to ensure efficient daily department functions, working closely with MCCB Budget Manager.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the department while coordinating with university offices, vendors, & external visitors.
• Oversees candidate recruitment visits for departmental search committees. Process/monitor all expenditures related to hiring.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) & Zoom
• Ability to manage multiple tasks & meet deadlines

• High School Diploma / GED required
• 5 years of clerical or administrative experience (or equivalent combination of education & experience)

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

• Position of Trust