approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
Employment Type: Employee
Anticipated Start Date: 08/10/2026
Posting Date: 06/30/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EOO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Duties/Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of administrative tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, processing program applications and inventorying supplies.
Percentage of time: 35
Perform a variety of administrative tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, processing program applications and inventorying supplies.
Percentage of time: 35
Create original content for and assist in the development of departmental publications and promotional materials.
Percentage of time: 20
Create original content for social media accounts and analyze social media analytics
Percentage of time: 15
Update alumni records and enter pertinent information in the CRM system
Percentage of time: 10
Perform other duties as assigned
Percentage of time: 20
Classification Title: Student Assistant
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: .50
Position Summary: The University of Georgia Washington Semester Program is the university’s only undergraduate DC-based program that takes place during the fall and spring terms, and its only program open to students in all majors. Established in 2008, the Washington Semester Program enrolls up to 32 undergraduate students each term. In each program, students take two courses and live in Delta Hall while interning full-time. Interns play a vital role in the life of the program by assisting with recruitment, marketing, applications and various administrative tasks. Interns can work up to 20 hours per week.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: Should be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Georgia.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies : Proficiency with Mac OS and Microsoft Office. Experiencing using photo editing and publications software is preferred. Prior experience in Washington, DC is preferred.
Physical Demands: Sit at a desk for multiple hours; lifting up to 20 pounds.
