"Executive Assistant II"

Job Description

Job ID: 289127

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Job Summary

Provides diversified and advanced administrative support of a confidential nature to an executive at the level of dean, associate vice president, or above. Acting with minimal supervision, the position anticipates the executive's needs, proactively solves problems, and/or independently handles issues. Functions are performed independently and with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative assistance to the executive, including responsibilities such as managing calendars, composing correspondence, editing presentations, and handling travel arrangements.
• Serves as the executive's liaison to various constituents through correspondence, phone, and in-person contact and occasionally may represent the executive at meetings.
• Monitors, reconciles, and assists with budgets and other fiscal administration for the unit, including but not limited to funding, grants, contracts, payroll, employment, travel, and/or purchasing; may have decision making authority for budgeting
• Oversees and administers the day-to-day activities of the office; develops policies, procedures, and systems which ensure productive and efficient office operation.
• Coordinates a wide variety of projects, such as events, conferences, and meetings, and follows through with officials and individuals within and outside the university on behalf of the executive.
• Collects information, conducts research, and prepares materials for use in discussions/meetings of the executive, other staff, and outside individuals or for decision-making purposes.
• Maintains confidential information relating to the executive's office.
• May supervise administrative staff

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years related experience

Proposed Salary

$22.36 - $27.95 Per Hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

August 20, 2025

Application review may begin on August 14, 2025.