Administrative Coordinator - (Temp)

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University is seeking an Administrative Coordinator (Temp) for the Office of Academic Assistance at the Atlanta Campus. You will greet visitors, manage the front desk, handle calls and emails, and coordinate academic advisement appointments both in person and virtually.

This temporary role requires strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills, supporting students and staff while maintaining confidentiality and efficient office operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in a customer-facing administrative or front desk role, preferably in higher education.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort with learning appointment scheduling/student information systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to multitask and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors, students, faculty, and staff; provide directions and referrals.
• Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls; manage the front desk email and general correspondence.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments for academic advisors, including in-person and virtual meetings.
• Monitor walk-in traffic and assist students with inquiries or route as needed.
• Maintain front desk area; keep forms, brochures, and supplies stocked.
• Process mail and deliveries; handle scanning, copying, and filing.
• Provide information about university policies, deadlines, and resources.
• Coordinate meeting room reservations and space scheduling for workshops and events.
• Assist with preparing reports, brochures, presentations, or materials for the Office of Academic Assistance.

Skills

Customer-facing

MS Office

Appointment scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

Job Description - Administrative Coordinator - (Temp) (26001494)

Job Description

Description

Description :

Administrative Coordinator (Temp)

Office of Academic Assistance

Robinson College of Business

Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business is the sixth largest business school in the country with an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students. Our undergraduate and part-time MBA programs for working professionals are ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report, and our Executive MBA is ranked among the world’s best by CEO Magazine.

Georgia State University is located in the heart of Atlanta and has strong ties with Atlanta’s business leaders, many of whom are alumni of J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

The Office of Academic Assistance at Georgia State University is seeking to hire an Administrative Coordinator (Temp).

WHATMAKESGSUAGREAT PLACE?

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

WHATWILLYOU DO:

The Administrative Coordinator (Temp) will provide front desk support to the Office of Academic Assistance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Greet and welcome visitors, students, faculty, and staff; help them with directions, check-in, or refer them to appropriate staff.
• Answer,screen,anddirecttelephonecalls;manage the office’sfrontdeskemailaccount and general correspondence.
• Manage the appointment system (e.g., scheduling, cancellations, follow-ups) for academic advisors, including in-person and virtual appointments.
• Monitor walk-in traffic; assist students who come without appointments with basic inquiries or route them as needed.
• Ensure that the student check-in process is smooth for advisement appointments; verify student information and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain the front desk area: keep it clean, organized, and stocked with necessary materials (forms, brochures, supplies).
• Process incoming and outgoing mail/package deliveries; distribute internal mail; handle document scanning, copying, and filing.
• Provide students with information about university policies, deadlines, and resources (e.g., registration, graduation, financial aid, tutoring, etc.).
• Coordinate meeting room reservations and space scheduling for academic workshops, advising sessions, or special events.
• Help with the preparation of reports, brochures, presentations, or materials for the OAA.
• Order and manage office supplies; maintain inventory.
• Perform miscellaneous administrative and clerical tasks as needed (data entry, updating databases, maintaining logs).
• Perform other duties assigned.

Disclaimer: This job description provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee’s direct supervisor.

Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in a customer-facing administrative or front desk role (preferably in higher education).
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort with learning appointment scheduling/student information systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail; ability to multitask and prioritize.

College/Business Unit

Robinson College of Business

Department

Office of Academic Assistance

Location

Atlanta Campus

Shift : 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

Salary : $22 - $23

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Job Type : Temporary Work

Job Posting

11/05/26, 7:06:37 PM

Closing Date : 11/20/26, 4:59:00 AM

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