Administrative Assistant I

Administrative Support Staff

Performs a variety of routine administrative and staff support by way of standard clerical duties for an office, department, college, or unit, such as composing a variety of standard documents and correspondence, relaying and resolving routine telephone and/or walk-up inquiries, scheduling calendar items and meetings, making travel arrangements, processing forms, performing data entry, and establishing and maintaining records. May provide direct administrative support to one or more employees at the level of manager, assistant director, or above.

Greets and directs visitors, resolves routine administrative problems and answers inquiries concerning activities and operations of department/division; accepts, screens, and routes telephone calls; maintains log of inquiries as required Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail, drafts or prepares responses to routine inquiries, and operates a variety of office equipment Performs basic, routine bookkeeping functions, which may involve simple billing and cash receipt activities Establishes, maintains, processes, and updates files, records, certificates, and/or other documents Arranges meetings and conferences, schedules interviews and appointments, and performs other duties related to maintaining one or more individual schedules; makes travel and lodging arrangements, either directly or through travel agencies Performs a range of other staff and/or operational support activities; may serve as a liaison with other departments on basic administrative and/or operational matters Orders, stocks, and distributes office supplies

High school diploma or equivalent Required Experience One (1) or more years of related work experience

$19.23 per hour This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Resume Cover Letter Two (2) Professional References

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 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 skills

September 18, 2026 Application review may begin as early as September 10, 2026.

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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.

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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. Stand, bend, walk and lift as needed throughout the day.