Administrative Assistant - School of Arts & Letters Job at Middle Georgia State University

Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA

About Us


Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the region through professional leadership, innovative partnerships and community engagement.

Job Summary


This position provides administrative support for academic operations in the School of Arts & Letters. This position is in the Dean’s Office of the Macon campus.

Responsibilities


Clerical -

Sorts and distributes mail.

Creates reports, memoranda and other documents.

Attends meetings and records minutes

Processes travel authorizations and reimbursements.

Manages Banner system data and permissions.


Organizational -

Maintains and orders office supplies.

Manages purchase card transactions.

Generates reports and surveys and designs printed materials.

Coordinates building maintenance work orders as well as space reservation requests

Compiles and maintains electronic faculty and part-time instructor files.

Manages supervisor’s schedule and calendar; schedules appointments.

Manages the SoAL Schedule of Events and supports marketing and promotion.


Communication -

Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; refers to appropriate personnel.

Schedules advising appointments.

Sends routine email and D2L communications to students.

Sends routine reports and communications to faculty.

Posts messaging on social media platforms


Other Duties -

Assists supervisor and chairs with special projects and programming.

Assists with University-wide events such as graduation as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications


Educational Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.


Required Experience

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Preferred Qualifications


Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with excel software and competency in basic accounting

Skill with social media and print promotions

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities


Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.

Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Background Check


Offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Other Information


Based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes full benefits.

Benefits include:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Retirement
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement



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