Assistant to Athletic Director

Job Title: Assistant to the Athletic Director

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 300270

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an Assistant to the Athletics Director. The Assistant for the Athletics Department provides administrative, operational and strategic support to the Director of Athletics and senior leadership team. This role serves as a central coordinating point for departmental communications, scheduling, special projects and executive operations, ensuring efficient workflows across all athletics units.

This position manages complex calendars, prepares meeting briefs and correspondence, oversees document and data organization and supports departmental budget, travel and compliance processes. The position facilitates collaboration among coaches, staff, campus partners and external stakeholders, acting with discretion, professionalism and a strong understanding of NCAA, conference and institutional priorities. Through proactive problem‑solving, exceptional attention to detail and a service‑oriented mindset, it enhances leadership effectiveness and contributes to the overall success, culture and daily operations of the Athletics Department.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university’s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa‑related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at .

• Manage calendars, meetings, travel and correspondence for athletic leadership.
• Serve as primary administrative contact for the department.
• Prepare and edit reports, documents and communications.
• Coordinate event logistics and departmental meetings.
• Liaise with coaches, campus departments, community partners and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising, donor relations activities and community engagement events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of all office equipment, computer software, and administrative procedures.
• Strong communication, organization and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn university systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Associate’s degree required.
• Two to Four years administrative or executive support experience.
• Must be willing to obtain certifications in CPR/First Aid.

• Bachelor’s preferred.

• Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts.
• Contact information for three professional references.

• 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 not 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.

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.

• Standard Enhanced + Education