Administrative Assistant

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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. It is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, with groundbreaking research and world‑class clinicians.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant 2
Location: Augusta University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job : 294128

Performs complex administrative work involving considerable internal and external contacts, non‑routine tasks, access to confidential information and administration of department policies and procedures. Judgement and initiative are frequently exercised in answering verbal and written communications and interpreting departmental policies, rules and regulations, supporting management for the School of Public Health.

• Provide executive level support to the SPH including scheduling, making arrangements for meetings and conferences, reserving rooms, food service, travel and housing for internal and external contacts.
• Answer phones and greet visitors to the office.
• Prepare travel documents, IDR's and check requests for assigned faculty and staff.
• Prepare written correspondence and reports, create agendas, design and develop meeting presentations as needed.
• Handle and resolve complex issues independently and in a timely manner; assist in the development of policies and procedures for the division/department and interpret and explain them.
• Procure and manage a p-card.
• Serve as a liaison between department and institutional contacts as well as outside institutions and the general public.
• Order supplies using the People Soft financials requisition/procurement system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions OR a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization and seven years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration or a related field.

Knowledge: Basic competency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Skills: Good oral and written communication skills; good organizational skills, detail oriented and ability to prioritize tasks.

Abilities: Ability to work independently with only general supervision; ability to complete work and meet deadlines.

Shift: Days, Monday‑Friday
Pay Band: 5
Salary: $17.88‑$21.72 per hour, commensurate with qualifications
Recruitment Period: 1/16/26 ‑ Until Filled

Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full‑time employees eligible after 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates must pass a background check, and may be required to have a credit check, motor vehicle reports, and, for credit card use, a satisfactory Consumer Credit check. Staff may also be required to provide proof of completed academic degrees and post‑secondary coursework if applicable.

Augusta University is a proud equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are a tobacco‑free environment.

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