Job Details

Office Specialist
Job ID: 298300
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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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 https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php 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 https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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 Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary

The Office Specialist will coordinate the administrative activities for divisions within the Department of Pediatrics. Responsibilities include fiscal management of accounts and providing all administrative and operational support for specific division(s).

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

General Office Duties
Greet visitors, answer and triage telephone calls, providing correct responses to a variety of questions (routine and non-routine) about the office operations and/or policies/procedures and direct individuals to the appropriate resource when questions exceed knowledge. Provide phone coverage for other divisions as needed and requested.

Administrative Support
Provide administrative support to the division(s), including but not limited to: faxing; maintaining files; organizing office; assisting division chief, faculty and staff in developing procedures to improve division functions; attending appropriate division/department meetings, preparing agendas, recording minutes for distribution to faculty/staff in a timely fashion; assisting faculty/staff with meeting deadlines; entering call schedule into the call system; assisting with grant document preparation and obtaining articles.

Correspondence
Distribute incoming correspondence on a daily basis, check and compare with previous communication, compose routine correspondence, format and type documents to include but is not limited to: presentations, grants, manuscripts, abstracts, etc., prepare forms/documents used for Augusta University support services to include but is not limited to budgets and routing sheets, IDR's, check requests, remittance authorizations, etc., proofread and edit draft material, determine priority of incoming material and route to appropriate personnel.

Administrative Duties
Create, access, and maintain various databases in coordination with the faculty members. Assist faculty with completion/submission of various documents, forms, and reports. Prepare written and presentation materials for superiors, gather and compile information, perform calculations. May prepare spreadsheets or other reports or presentation materials such as PowerPoint and otherwise assist in the development of narrative information and graphic displays.

Meetings
Schedule group and individual meetings to include determining availability of all attendees, sending notifications, reminders, determining and reserving meeting location, coordinating catering and preparing forms for reimbursement for expenses.

Calendars
Maintain group and individual faculty calendars; maintain conference room schedule; coordinate requested meetings and assist with recruitment process by coordinating applicant travel and interview itineraries.

Budgetary Support
Provide budgetary support to division including but not limited to: managing accounts (RI supply budget, grants, contracts, alumni/foundation accounts, etc.) to include reconciling and balancing monthly reports; working with DSPA to ensure proper grant budget management and compliance; tracking budget and reports on a monthly basis and provide information on account status to leadership.

Travel
Make travel arrangements for faculty and staff; prepare necessary paperwork for travel approval and expense reimbursement.

Purchasing
Initiate purchase requisitions and coordinate with the purchasing office as appropriate. Gather data and/or prepare routine information related to purchasing office related supplies and equipment. Initiate facilities management work orders as necessary.

Timekeeping
Maintain timekeeping tracking log for faculty/staff; ensure completion of leave requests; provide Administration with timekeeping tracking log monthly.

Events
Assist with special events and projects as needed.

Other
All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

OR

High School Diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with a minimum of three years of progressively responsible office support experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous office administration experience and experience in an academic medical center and/or healthcare environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to be self-motivated

KNOWLEDGE
Basic accounting knowledge
Familiarity with AU and MCG policies and procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F
Pay Band: B3

Salary Minimum: $16.54/hour
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!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check complete for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgement and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and-family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success".

Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

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