Office/Clerical Lead

Executive Assistant

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development. The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses. Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

This position is responsible for performing advanced-level administrative and secretarial duties in support of an executive-level office. The role also serves as the receptionist for the Office of the President at Clayton State University.

Coordinates and assists in planning for meeting, special events, and special projects. Services and supports campus committees. Maintains professional and technical knowledge including database maintenance and management. Supports the Office of the President by providing assistance and general information to the campus community, University System of Georgia offices, and the service area community. Answers phones, greets, and assists visitors to the office. Responsible for procurement needs, including reconciliation of invoices, billing statements, and travel statements. Primarily responsible for ordering, organizing, and maintaining office supplies, equipment, printing services, maintenance, and other areas. Prepares and maintains an organized system for incoming mail and meeting notices for the President. Primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining departmental records and filing system. Assists in maintaining and establishing office procedures for successful operations. Maintains and updates database records of key constituents. Trains and coordinates the work of student assistants. Perform other duties as assigned.

Associates degree and five to eight (58) years of related administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bachelor's degree. Office experience in an educational environment.

Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of standard office procedures. Effective organizational and time management skills. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to maintain a friendly, courteous, professional and helpful attitude. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to prioritize work assignments and work under general supervision. Ability to multi-task various assignments. Ability to coordinate the work of office clerks and student assistants.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Clayton State University and the University System of Georgia (USG). Clayton State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any Clayton State University program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

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.

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.

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