Office Specialist, Admissions Events and Center

Job Title:

Office Specialist, Admissions Events and Welcome Center

Location:

Summerville Campus

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. The university serves more than 12,000 students and is the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub, blending arts, humanities, and health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research creates a healthier, more prosperous Georgia and world‑class clinicians bring the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Our mission and values can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The University System of Georgia statement of core values—Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect—are the foundation for all that we do and are available at https:// We also support Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

The Office Specialist serves as the primary host for Office of Undergraduate Admissions events and visit opportunities within the Gretchen

B. Caughman Student Welcome Center, shaping the first impressions and experiences of prospective students and their families. This Specialist also supports the day‑to‑day operations involved in planning and executing on‑campus, off‑campus, and virtual recruitment and yield events.

• Official greeter for Welcome Center visitors.
• Manage incoming communications (email, phone) from prospective students, families, and internal/external partners.
• Schedule campus visits, daily tours, and special events.
• Support event logistics: space reservations, catering, AV, registration systems, event materials, and communication.
• Assist in collaborating with campus partners.
• Maintain department databases and records, enter data, and generate reports with attention to detail.
• Maintain office supplies and equipment inventory.
• Maintain order, neatness, and appearance in the Welcome Center.
• Maintain Welcome Center space access logs in collaboration with Facilities and coordinate special facility needs.
• Assist the Associate Director and Coordinator as needed.
• Perform all other job‑related duties as assigned.

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university OR High School diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with a minimum of three years of office support or customer service experience.

• Experience in college/university admissions.
• Experience in front‑line guest experience and service.

Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service.

Abilities

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Create a positive, welcoming environment and connect with a wide range of people.
• Work efficiently under pressure and effectively as a team member or independently.
• Be attentive, detailed, and perform duties accurately.

Shift: Days; M‑F
Pay Band: B3
Salary: $16.54/hour to $19.85/hour (commensurate with qualifications within the established range).
Recruitment Period:
Until Filled.

Augusta University offers a range of benefits to full‑time benefit‑eligible employees, including health, dental, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Employees with over 6 months of employment may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates must successfully pass a background check prior to starting. Credit checks and motor‑vehicle reports may be required for certain duties. Final…