Administrative Specialist I – Campus & Events Support

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Professional development

Mentorship

Growing campus

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College seeks an Administrative Specialist I at the Clarkston Campus to provide essential front-office and administrative support. You will manage records, coordinate meetings, assist with travel and billing, and help maintain the department’s operations.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to supervise student staff while coordinating with chairs and administrators across campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of administrative experience; or a high school diploma or GED and five years of administrative experience.
• Combination of education and related experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to department chair and front office, handling communications and first point of contact.
• Provide administrative support to chairs, administrators, faculty and staff including answering calls and coordinating various office tasks.
• Maintain departmental records (e.g., syllabi, grade reports) and assist with events and meetings.
• Submit and track transactions with administrative and academic services teams, including travel and invoices.
• Schedule rooms and coordinate media for department staff and events.
• Assist with planning department, campus, and college-wide meetings and special events.
• Support department website updates and coordinate with PR/MarComm as needed.
• Supervise departmental student assistants and manage office schedules.

Skills

Computer skills

Office policies

Time management

Organization

Communication skills

Event planning

Business English

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College seeks an Administrative Specialist I at the Clarkston Campus to provide essential front-office and administrative support. You will manage records, coordinate meetings, assist with travel and billing, and help maintain the department’s operations.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to supervise student staff while coordinating with chairs and administrators across campus.