S Office Assistant

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). It has more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and a continual commitment to higher education. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, 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. 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 the newly established School of Medicine.

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Assignment's Office Assistant

Housing‑Admin Srvcs & Communic

02/19/2026

Yes

Athens Area

03/16/2026

Employee

$11.75 per hour

• The office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday‑Friday and flexible hours are available to accommodate varying class schedules.
• Office assistants can work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year, and it is recommended they work no less than 12 hours per week. They can also work additional hours during breaks when classes are not in session.
• If the office assistant is not in classes during the summer, they can work up to 40 hours per week.

• Greet and provide customer service to individuals when calling, in person or on web chat; refer inquiries to appropriate persons.
• Know and understand assignment and cancellation procedures.
• Respond to inquiries requiring interpretations of routine policies, rules and regulations; provide information on procedural matters to others.
• Maintain coverage of the main reception desk.
• Process fliers and distribute them to mailboxes.
• Process and distribute mail delivered to Russell Hall.
• Assist University Housing staff with vehicle reservations.
• Take vehicles to Fuel Center/Maintenance as needed.
• Record vehicle log into computer database.
• Collect, shred documents and recycle as needed.
• Provide general office support for various unanticipated projects that arise during the year.
• Other duties as assigned.

100%

Student Assistant

Non‑Exempt

50%

• Must be enrolled on at least a half‑time basis at the University of Georgia when classes are in session (i.e., enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours for undergraduate and professional students during fall/spring semesters; enrolled in a minimum of five credit hours for graduate students during fall/spring semesters). Credit hour minimums during the summer terms and during the last semester before graduation may differ.
  
  Consult the University Housing Human Resources office for additional information.
• Must be in good standing with the Office of Student Conduct and University Housing. Good standing is defined as not being found responsible for policy violations that would interfere with the ability to perform tasks typically assigned to student employees. Additionally, good standing means that the student employee has participated in the student conduct process if charged with any violations and completed any sanctions that may be assigned by the prescribed deadline.
• May not exceed 20 hours of work per week across all student staff positions if positions are held in multiple departments, except when classes are not in session and the student employee has prior permission from the supervisor. This includes online training, staff meetings and one‑on‑ones.
• May not exceed 6 consecutive hours of work per shift.
• Student employees are considered temporary employees. A temporary employee may be separated at any time for any reason without notice and either the employer or the employee can end the employment relationship. Such separation is not grievable or subject to appeal…