Administrative Assistant II

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 “high research” university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

Statesboro Campus – Statesboro, GA

Performs a variety of administrative and staff support duties for an office, department, college, or unit which require a range of skills and a knowledge of the policies and procedures of the department, college and university as well as a high level of technical skill. Duties must be performed independently and may include secretarial, data entry, accounting, financial, print, library, and payroll.

May provide direct administrative support to one or more employees at the level of associate director, department chair, assistant dean, registrar, or above.

• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned
• Coordinates and performs a range of staff and/or operational support activities for the unit; serves as a liaison with other departments and operating units in the resolution of day‑to‑day administrative and operational problems
• Posts, balances, monitors, and reconciles internal department/division monthly ledgers, budgets, and financial reporting system reports; may prepare drafts of budget planning documents; may manage petty cash disbursements and reconciliations
• Establishes, maintains, and updates files, databases, records, and/or other documents; develops and maintains data, and performs routine analyses and calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, events, interviews, appointments, and/or other similar activities for supervisors, which may include coordinating travel and lodging arrangements
• Prepares or assists with the preparation of scheduled and/or ad hoc statistical and narrative reports; performs basic information gathering and analysis and/or forecasting, as specifically directed
• Assists unit management and staff in problem‑solving, project planning, and development and execution of stated goals and objectives
• Leads and trains lower graded staff and/or student employees, as required
• Requisition s supplies, printing, maintenance, and other services

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One to three years of related work experience

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or other applications as required for the specific position
• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two professional references

Hourly: $19.15 – $23.97 per hour (non‑exempt position, paid biweekly)

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources.

Department of Human Resources – (912) 478‑6947 or hrservice

Applications may be reviewed as early as January 2, 2026. Final date to receive applications:
February 2, 2026.