Job Details

Posting Number: S15276P

Working Title: Administrative Assistant

Department: PSO-Marine Extension Service

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). ... [full institutional description omitted for brevity]

About the College/Unit/Department: For more than 50 years, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant has served the state through integrated research, education, and extension programs...

College/Unit/Department website: https://gacoast.uga.edu/

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Standard work week with occasional Saturday work

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 2026-06-10

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 2026-09-01

Location of Vacancy: Savannah Area

Classification Title: Administrative Assistant II

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a bachelor’s degree with 1 year of related professional experience OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Professional administrative experience is needed.

Position Summary: Located in Savannah, Georgia, this full-time position will provide administrative support to the Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium, and it’s Shellfish Research Lab, both located on Skidaway Island (80%). This position will also coordinate aquarium admission desk and lobby operations to ensure positive visitor experiences. ... Pcard responsibilities included in this position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

Professional administrative experience...

Physical Demands: Lift 40 lbs, work in inclement weather conditions, and in an office setting. Driving is required.

Duties/Responsibilities

Oversee admission desk and public lobby operations... (40%)

Invoicing and completing payment requests... (25%)

Provide assistance in meeting and coordinating visiting groups... (20%)

Assisting with scheduling events using Destiny. (15%)