Office Assistant

Office Assistant

Job : 301607

Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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 doctorallevels, 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., Puerto Rico, and more than
100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, andthe East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers adynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specializedaccreditation from numerous professional and academic associationsthat set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst insoutheast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, aswell as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With afocus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders tosucceed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized forthe caliber of its academic programs and student experience.

Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes asone of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department of English

Greets visitors and performs general administrative duties associated with departmental operations. Handles incoming calls andmay operate a multi-line telephone system. May assist other administrative staff with overflow work, including word processing and data entry.

• Manage reception area or front desk maintaining excellent customer service and ensuring confidential information issecure
• Serve as a resource for all faculty, staff and guests visiting the assigned office and assist as needed
• Responsible for answering phones and e-mail providing information and/or transferring or redirecting calls to the appropriate contact
• Check visitors in and direct or escort to specificdestinations
• Perform administrative duties, ie copy, file, data entry and maintain paper or electronic documents and records
• Schedule meetings, arrange appointments and reserve meetingspaces
• Manage mail
• Manage and maintain inventory of office supplies
• Process personnel and payroll information
• Supervise student assistants
• Monitor expenditures; accept funds, and give receipts for services, if applicable

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• Six (6) months or more of related work experience

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience with document imaging, records management,and associated programs
• Previous experience in higher education

$16.45 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweeklybasis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

August 14, 2026

Application review may begin as early as July 30,2026.

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