Administrative Assistant - Tifton

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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).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently 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. 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.

• Posting Number: S14740P
• Working Title:
  
  Administrative Assistant I - Tifton
• Department: CAES-Tifton Campus
• Posting Type:
  External
• Retirement Plan: TRS
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Benefits Eligible
• Full/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Advertised Salary:
  Commensurate with Experience
• Posting Date: 02/20/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Proposed Starting Date: 03/15/2026
• Special Instructions To Applicants:
  Please include a list of references along with your resume and cover letter.
• Location of Vacancy:
  Tifton Area

This position is essential to supporting the daily operations of the faculty and staff based at UGA’s Tifton Campus. Under the supervision of the Senior Business Manager, this position provides comprehensive administrative and fiscal support to faculty and staff located on UGA’s Tifton Campus. The role serves as the primary point of contact for visitors, vendors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, customer service, and timely access to information and services.

Key responsibilities include processing purchase orders and invoices, coordinating travel and expense reimbursements, processing payroll, maintaining personnel and financial records, updating departmental databases, and managing incoming calls and messages. This position plays a vital role in supporting daily operations by ensuring essential business processes are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with institutional standards. By managing routine administrative and financial functions, the position enables faculty and staff to focus on research, teaching, and outreach activities while sustaining operational continuity across the Tifton Campus.

• Reliability (in all aspects: tasks, time, assignments, deadlines, etc)
• Problem‑solving skills (proactive, looks for opportunities to contribute, asks questions, provides helpful solutions)
• Teamwork (engages with co‑workers, collaborates, supports, respects)
• Communication and Interpersonal skills (ability to communicate effectively with others and get along with a variety of different types of personalities)
• Initiative and Motivation – (independently knows when to take action and doesn’t hesitate)
• Possess good written and verbal skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Excellent work ethic

• Lift lightweight materials
• Sit at a desk the majority of the work day
• Driving as needed to perform job duties

• Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
  Yes
• Is this a Position of Trust?:
  Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
  Yes
• Does this position require a P‑Card?:
  Yes
• Is having a P‑Card an essential function of this position?:
  Yes
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
  No
• Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications):
  Yes

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