Executive Assistant to the President

Administrative Support For The PresidentLocation: Americus, GeorgiaSchedule: Full-TimeProvides administrative support to the President (60%) Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance. Takes messages and makes appointments. Reviews and prioritizes mail, email, and other correspondence. Determines nature of request and responds accordingly. Refers to other appropriate offices or personnel as appropriate. Manages the President¿s calendar and travel schedule. Serves as a liaison between the President and other individuals and groups. Coordinates and facilitates events. (20%) Coordinates and facilitates events hosted by the President and the University. Coordinates with other offices and agencies. Contacts and advises participants and guests. Prepares programs and agendas. Provides other support for the operations of the President¿s Office. (10%) Serves as representative of the President¿s Office on select committees and civic organizations. Maintains budget records; reconciles and verifies vouchers and receipts for accuracy; approves office expenditures. Performs other related duties as assigned. (10%)Educational Requirements Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required. Required Experience More than five years of related experience or graduate degree in managementKNOWLEDGE Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of university and departmental policies and procedures. Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. SKILLS Skill in prioritizing and organizing work. Skill in the management of files and records. Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier. Skill in oral and written communication.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.Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.