Administrative Assistant II

Manufacturing Engineering Administrative SupportGeorgia 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., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries. With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth.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.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. Requisitions supplies, printing, maintenance, and other services.Educational Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent Required Experience One (1) to three (3) years of related work experience$19.15 per hour This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basisResume Cover Letter Two (2) Professional ReferencesConsistently 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 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 skillsOctober 19, 2026 Application review may begin on September 15, 2026.Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to 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. Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.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: View phone number on click.appcast.io.Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation Work generally performed in an office environment Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours Travel may be required May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation