Administrative Coordinator - Dept. of Natural Sciences

Inside Higher Ed; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A public educational institution is seeking an Administrative Coordinator for the Department of Natural Sciences to oversee procurement, coordinate communications, and maintain departmental schedules. The ideal candidate will have strong database management and interpersonal skills along with a high school education or specialized training. Benefits include health insurance and tuition reimbursement. The role is full-time based in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in the field of work through training or education.
• 1-2 years of related experience to understand job duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate departmental supplies and maintenance schedules.
• Serve as point of contact with vendors and other offices.
• Manage departmental records and scheduling.

Skills

Database management skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of modern office practices

Knowledge of university policies

Skill in prioritizing and organizing work

Education

Specialized training or high school diploma

Tools

Office equipment (computer, scanner, fax, copier)

Job description

Administrative Coordinator - Dept. of Natural Sciences

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Job Title: Administrative Coordinator – Dept. of Natural Sciences

Location: MGA – Macon

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 292231

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree‑granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins—located in central Georgia and a fully‑online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia’s 159 counties. MGA has six academic schools, including Georgia’s flagship aviation program, and supports its mission to educate lifelong learners who enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating and/or performing a wide variety of administrative, secretarial and program support activities on behalf of the Department of Natural Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Purchasing/Procurement/Maintenance Schedule of Departmental Supplies (35%)
  • Purchases laboratory supplies and equipment for all Department of Natural Science labs; maintains oversight of purchase orders; works closely with vendors to track supplies and equipment; maintains purchase card requests.
  • Maintains office supply inventory; makes purchases as needed.
  • Coordinates the maintenance and repair of office and lab equipment.
• Coordinates Internal & External Communications (30%)
  • Serves as a primary point of contact and liaison with other offices, vendors and external institutions on a range of specified issues; organizes and facilitates meetings, conferences and special events as required.
  • Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; refers to appropriate personnel.
  • Prepares memoranda, letters, emails and reports.
  • Assists in registering students.
  • Attends meetings and records minutes.
  • Sorts and distributes mail.
• Coordinates Departmental Data/Scheduling (35%)
  • Enters courses in the Banner system; assigns classroom and laboratory space.
  • Gathers, enters and/or updates data to maintain departmental records and databases; establishes and maintains files and records for the office.
  • Monitors accounting activities as appropriate (e.g., grant monies, lab fees, etc.).
  • Maintains department files and records.
  • Maintains the Chair’s calendar, schedules appointments.
  • Maintains required budget records.
  • Assigns advisors to students on all campuses.
  • May supervise student workers, which may include recommendations for hiring, performance evaluation, training, work allocation and problem resolution.
• Performs Related Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements
  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Required Experience
  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Database management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in the community.
  • Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of university and school policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of computers and job‑related software programs.
  • Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
  • Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

EEO Statement

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the university to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.