Associate to the Dean

College of Arts & Sciences

Dean’s Office

The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe. As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student’s university education.

These are exciting times at The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking to hire an experienced Administrative Specialist IV (Working Title: Associate to the Dean)

WHAT MAKES College of Arts & Science A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• The Associate to the Dean will provide essential support to the Dean of the College of the Arts and Sciences. This position will support the Dean’s success through providing essential high-quality support to ensure the successful daily operation, management, and well-being of the College of Arts and Sciences.
• The essential duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Specialist IV (Working Title: Associate to the Dean) are the following:
• The Associate to the Dean manages the Dean's calendar for meetings and events while serving as a key liaison to university and college leaders and their schedulers and staff.
• The Associate to the Dean ensures that the Dean is prepared with all necessary materials for every meeting and event.
• This position will serve as time approver for the Dean's direct reports on behalf of the Dean.
• The Associate to the Dean will provide administrative support for the College Chair’s Council, College Executive Committee, and College Board of Visitors.
• The Associate to the Dean will oversee travel arrangements and payment processing for the Dean, manage and coordinate special projects as needed, and contribute significantly to tracking the overall Dean’s team progress, performance, and success.
• The Associate to the Dean will provide key administrative and engagement support in helping to ensure a thoughtful, responsive, and impactful approach to Dean level alumni and donor engagement.
• The Associate to the Dean will supervise the Dean's office two support staff (Admin Specialist Admin and Dean’s Office Administrator).
• The two staff members collaborate to support the Associate and Assistant Deans, as well as to help ensure a high-quality of engagement and success for all Dean’s office managed meetings, programs, and events.
• As the manager of this team, this person will oversee and manage administrative actions, such as the personnel and budgetary issues necessary to support team outcomes and a successful Office of the Dean.
• The Associate to the Dean will ensure all staff properly handle confidential information as well as supervise the support staff in their administrative functions.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.