Part-Time Temporary Office Assistant

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Part Time Temporary Office Assistant on the Gainesville campus. This position will perform administrative and clerical duties to support and assist University College. Serves as the receptionist and initial point of contact for the College and responds to basic student questions, answers phone calls and emails. The position is responsible for maintaining inventory and making supply requests, documenting travel forms, and other general office duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in person, answers phones, directs students to appropriate resources, and responds to emails.

• Creating and maintaining marketing materials and social media for University College departments. Maintains the college-level website, produces the UC newsletter, and assists with event planning. Manages Nesbitt room requests in EMS system.

• Maintaining inventory and purchasing supplies for all University College departments and holds the P-card. Arranges repair of equipment.

• Schedules UC courses, facilitates hiring, manages instructor compensation, and maintains faculty files.

• Provides administrative support for academic and student success units in University College.

• Provides support for UC and UNG Events and supports the Assistant to the Dean/AVP.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must demonstrate a strong background as a team player.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize duties.

• Must have a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain exemplary working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

Required Qualifications

• High school degree required.

• 1 year of clerical or administrative experience required.

• Computer experience with Microsoft Office required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.

• Front desk experience preferred.

• BANNER experience preferred.

• Experience with online appointment-booking system preferred.

Proposed Salary

Standard hiring range: $15.00 - $16.24 per hour

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Contact information for three professional references.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This role is considered a position of trust.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust