Foundation Fellows Office Graduate Assistant

Overview

Location:

Athens Area. Posting Number: G/R32358P.

Working Title:

Foundation Fellows Office Graduate Assistant. Department:
Honors-Morehead Honors College.

Employment Type:

Employee.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm. Salary:
Full‑time M $60,370 & D $65,665.

Start Date:

April 1, 2026. Posting Date:
March 4, 2026. Closing Date:
March 27, 2026. Special Instructions:
Position is for 4/1/26 – 6/30/26 and returning 7/1/26 – 6/30/27.

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, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

• Academic Enrichment & Professional Development Programming
  :
  Support arrangements for the majority of program events. Coordinate catering, transportation, invitations, contracting, and photography for a wide range of cultural, social, and professional development program events such as receptions, dinner seminars, meetings, and banquets. Assist with the management of office communications. Perform additional clerical duties including responding to emails and phone calls.
• Office Organization
  :
  Facilitate mailings and purchases. High level of autonomy is needed with management of office tasks and event planning. Office tasks involve superior time management and attention to detail in organizing and maintaining program calendars, websites, meetings, and the Foundation Fellows Office Space and Library.
• Database, Publications, and Social Media Platform Maintenance
  :
  Assist with the management of database content of 900+ alumni & current students on Foundation Fellows online community platform. Manage content for Foundation Fellowship Social Media Platforms, such as Instagram and Linked In. Assist with the compilation and meticulous editing of numerous publications.
• Student Recruitment
  :
  Assist with coordinating activities for invited prospective students and their families and visiting alumni, arranging with faculty for prospective students to visit their classes, and managing banquets and meetings over the Foundation Fellowship Interview Weekend. Tasks may include creating nametags, creating conference materials, setting up banquet rooms, and managing digital presentations.
• Global Engagement and Group Travel
  :
  Assist with the management of the processes, development, and staff for multiple global engagement/group travel opportunities. Serve as the graduate assistant for a portion of the Foundation Fellows Oxford Maymester, working in Oxford, England. Duties may also include travel to statewide, national, and other overseas sites.

Responsible for support of daily operations related to the Foundation Fellowship program, the University of Georgia’s premier academic scholarship, housed in the Jere W. Morehead Honors College. This employee reports to the Director of the Foundation Fellowship. Duties include recruiting and student support, travel‑study coordination, event programming & coordination, faculty and alumni engagement activities, and office and fellows library organization. Travel may include statewide, national, and overseas sites.

Position is contingent on the Graduate Assistant returning for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Knowledge of university’s policies and procedures is preferred. Ability to communicate expertly and work efficiently and effectively with internal and external entities. Working at a desk for long periods of time. Setting up supplies for events, filing, and travel abroad.

Stand for periods of time and lifting items as needed.

Position involves access to security (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) and direct interaction with or care of children under 18 or direct patient care.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and potentially a credit check and pre‑employment drug test for high‑risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

• Name:
  Amanda L Pruitt
• Email: apruitt
• Phone: 706‑542‑0532