Administrative Specialist

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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.

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Administrative Specialist

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External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm

$40,000 - $46,000 (Commensurate with Experience)

11/11/2025

Yes

12/01/2025

Athens Area

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Payroll Technician II

Non-Exempt

1.00

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

The Administrative Specialist at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel supports both human resources and finance functions. This position is primarily responsible for all payroll functions and managing all transactions in UGA’s payroll management system. They also assist with accounts payable and financial reporting duties. This role manages a wide variety of transactional activities to ensure the timely and accurate completion of many key business operations within the Georgia Center.

• Strong Excel skills.
• Critical thinking skills and effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent work standards exhibiting accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Provide confidentiality and security related to sensitive information.
• Ability to learn new software.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and adapt to on-going changes within human resources area.
• Basic accounting skills and principles.
• Basic understanding of UGA policies and procedures.
• Ability to pass background check to serve as P-Card Cardholder.

Sit for long hours and work in front of computer.

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