FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL

About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. 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Location Augusta University- Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904 College/Department Information The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University trains and educates todays health care professionals: the therapists, technicians, administrators, managers and assistants who are the backbone of our countrys health care workforce. As the nations population ages and increasingly struggles with chronic disease and disability, as well as health care reform, our mission of educating premier health care professionals has never been more vital. We stay on the leading edge of national trends and advances in science, technology, and professionalism. In just the last decade, we have expanded our graduate programs nearly 250 percent, bolstered our clinical mission, and multiplied our research initiatives threefold. We were an early proponent of interdisciplinary and distance education, and we continue to lead the way with our innovative programs. Job Summary Under limited supervision, provides administrative and secretarial support for the department: manages administrative components of fieldwork program and assist Academic Coordinator for FW education in other tasks as needed; assists with departmental events; maintains confidentiality of applicant, student, and faculty information; provides general support to department chair, department vice-chair, office coordinator and faculty and staff in the department. Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to: OT FIELDWORK COORDINATOR SUPPORT 1: Create, implement, and oversee EXXAT clinical education management database with student data, fieldwork assignments, sites, contacts, etc. Monitor compliance of clinical fieldwork education to include ensuring that the processing of nonstandard affiliation contracts and renewals occur in a timely manner and govern all aspects of fieldwork requirements and in-processing Coordinate with the College of Allied Health Science Dean's office to keep affiliate contracts current Perform tasks as needed for fieldwork projects, such as facility research, comparing various report types of physical evidence or documentation, etc. Efficient and effective use of CAHS database, D2L, EXXAT, and other applications Serve as administrative and content liaison for fieldwork; manage the fieldwork email account, voicemail, and respond to all email and voicemail requests for information in a timely and precise manner Provide swift and diplomatic communication as well as cooperation between fieldwork entities OT FIELDWORK COORDINATOR SUPPORT 2: Develop tracking forms for fieldwork site clinical information, contracts and student requirements and maintain up-to-date clinical educator licensure status Create and distribute reminders for fieldwork assignments to students, clinical coordinators, education managers, and clinical educators Assist with collecting data required for institutional accreditation reports related to clinical placements Prove support for Exxat management by monitoring and tracking student compliance (immunizations, certifications, background checks), reviewing site compliance requirements, and ensuring documentation is complete and current prior to placement. In collaboration with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and site staff, assist with contract tracking, document management, onboarding communication, and troubleshooting to facilitate timely and compliant fieldwork placements. Using D2L, monitor assignment submissions, download and track required student documents to ensure accurate record-keeping OT FIELDWORK COORDINATOR SUPPORT 3: Oversee student compliance within MyClinical Exchange (MCE), ACEMAPP, and the like by reviewing and approving required documents (e.g., immunizations, certifications, background checks) to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to fieldwork placement Serve as a liaison between students and site coordinators, communicating updates, clarifying requirements, and troubleshooting documentation issues to support timely onboarding and successful rotation start dates ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Serve as the Welcome Ambassador and First Impression of the OT department; welcome guests, prospective students and/or personnel to the office; answer questions and provide helpful directions as appropriate Attend faculty meetings and provide written minutes/report of meetings Generate work orders for repairs and general maintenance when needed Promote order while assisting with day-to-day operations that are handled in the main office as effectively and efficiently as possible Maintain in office communication and field telephone calls, responding with proper information when needed and/or routing calls accurately and appropriately OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Associate degree from an accredited college or university in related field and four years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions OR 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 Preferred Qualifications Experience with working in an academic environment and with multiple customers including prospective students, students, faculty, and administrative staff. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities KNOWLEDGE Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases Knowledge base for a variety of online database platforms to include EXXAT and FW database Knowledge of the program and institutional processes Knowledge of policies related to fieldwork for department/college/university SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to solve problems, collaboration, and initiation Ability to multi-task, think creatively, and handle a heavy workload Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days/M-F Pay Band: B5 Salary: Minimum $17.88/hour - Midpoint: $21.92/hour Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: 4/28/2026-Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited. Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. 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