Administrative Assistant 1 - CSM-Physics and Biophysics

Job Details

Administrative Assistant 1 - CSM-Physics and Biophysics

Job ID: 298067
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

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 online.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online.

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 Science and Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love of learning. We are committed to providing experiences promoting scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities for intellectual growth and community involvement.

Job Summary

To provide administrative assistance to the CSM Department of Physics and Biophysics as well as to the College.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• As needed, provide administrative support to the College of Science and Mathematics under the direction of the Administrative Assistant to the Dean or other designee specified by the Dean.
• Provide administrative support to department; gathering signatures and routing paperwork; screening and transferring calls; scheduling appointments for chair; creating requisitions for employment ads; assisting with travel authorizations, travel expense reimbursements, conference registrations and travel arrangements; process foundation reimbursements; enter ePAR and other database information; compile and archive syllabi and other course information as needed.
• Maintain departmental records; coordinate faculty hiring paperwork including preparation and approval of part-time faculty contracts; gather information and prepare department reports/spreadsheets as needed.
• Manage departmental office coordinating departmental office supplies, office equipment, work order requests.
• Manage timesheets and records for student employees including electronic approvals and entering missed punches.
• Gather information and summarize data relevant to departmental activities including budget and instructional areas.
• Coordinate customer service for department including managing faculty and student requests as needed; coordinate advising and registration activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions

OR

High school diploma/GED from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization and six years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Previous administrative experience in a higher education program. B.S. or minor in a scientific discipline is desirable.

Preferred Experience
Administrative assistant experience of 3 years or more. Microsoft Excel and Word.
Independent judgments and decision-making in real-time interactions with a wide array of university partners important to the success of CSM programs, and in mentoring first-year students to ensure their success in the critical first year of college.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Commitment to the development of a student-centered residential campus environment
Depth of understanding of diversity and inclusiveness and how to communicate and action our AU values
Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries
Demonstrated project management skills
Demonstrated team experience
Exhibits professional code of ethics
Proficient in the MS Office Suite
Punctual in all job duties

KNOWLEDGE
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Data Base, Operating Systems, Spreadsheets, MS Suite.

SKILLS
Exceptional facility in establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships with university partners; effective mentoring disposition with students

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Band: B2

Salary Minimum: $15.77/hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period: 5/12/26 - 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. Consider applying with us today!