Administrative Specialist I - Clarkston Campus

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

Administrative Specialist I

For more than 60 years, Perimeter College has been a gateway to higher education for the Atlanta region and beyond. On five campuses and online, students take advantage of our support and small classes to build a solid academic foundation that enables them to reach their goals. Perimeter College-Georgia State University is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable education through learner-centered and innovative educational approaches that prepare students for professional careers and lifelong learning. We strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence.

Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus

Perimeter College is seeking dedicated and experienced Administrative Specialist I

Georgia State University

WHAT MAKES PERIMETER COLLEGE a GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Specialist I are the following:

• Serve as liaison to the department chair, associate chair, and/or assistant chair on all communications and correspondence and first point of contact for the department's front office function.
• Provide administrative support to the department chair(s), department administrator(s), faculty, and staff including, but not limited to, answering the telephone; providing referral and navigation assistance to various university offices; copying and filing; retrieving information; preparing agendas, records, and minutes; providing accreditation support; serving as drop-off point for packages; maintaining contact list, print fund, and swipe card access requests; other administrative duties as designated by the department.
• Collect and maintain departmental records (e.g., syllabi, academic dishonesty form, student concerns, reinstatements, end of semester grade reports).
• Submit and track transactions to administrative and academic services teams including, but not limited to, Panthermart transactions, PTI agreements, Vendor Invoices and Payments, Faculty Activity Portal, Foundation disbursements, faculty overload forms, etc. Includes providing support to the business manager.
• Submit payment processing for travel expenses (e.g., travel/room/meal reservations and accommodations). Provide general guidance to faculty on the travel reimbursement process and may occasionally facilitate arrangements on behalf of department administrators.
• Schedule and reserve meeting rooms, audiovisual equipment, and other communications media for all department staff. Coordinate college-wide space reservations with PC Facilities.
• Assist in planning departmental, campus, and college-wide meetings and special events (e.g., conferences, award ceremonies, testing sites, commencement, Faculty Development Day, Staff Development Day, Bennekin symposium).
• Assist with emergency coordination for the department and occasionally participate in emergency preparedness meetings and activities.
• Assist with support of the department/office website (e.g., collecting information/content, reviewing pages) and reporting updates and corrections to PR MARCOMM.
• Supervise departmental student assistants (e.g., managing office schedule, assigning routine clerical tasks, running errands).
• Communicate the department's internal control policies (e.g., work order requests), deadlines (e.g., syllabi), and procedures (e.g., managing print orders) as prescribed by the department administrator(s).
• Attend regular departmental, campus, and college-wide meetings as needed.
• Maintain inventory of department equipment and supplies and coordinate the disposal of surplus property.
• Serve as the department-based point of contact for reporting facilities matters; monitor department or building facilities to ensure proper functionality (e.g., doors opening properly, classrooms are accessible, power functioning, IT equipment).
• Report and coordinate equipment maintenance as needed (e.g., classroom computer/AV equipment, department conference room equipment) with IT.
• Assist in training and onboarding department new hires (includes swipe card access, keys, guidance related to routine departmental administrative procedures).
• Provide academic support to the department administrator(s) (BANNER overloads, overrides, drop/adds, registration holds, book orders, etc.).
• Conduct and manage special projects as assigned.
• Support department student organizations as needed (e.g., room scheduling, copying, travel arrangements, or information gathering) on behalf of the faculty advisor.

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 one year of administrative experience; or a high school diploma or GED and five years of administrative experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Knowledge of various computer equipment, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other software packages.
• Knowledge of office policies and procedures.
• Effective time management skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Effective oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of event or program planning.
• Knowledge of Business English, spelling, and grammar
• Ability to supervise others.

College/Business Unit

Perimeter College

Department

Fine Arts

Location

Clarkston Campus

Shift

8:30 - 5:15

Salary

$39,200 - $47,100

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Type

Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting

09/21/26, 4:00:00 AM

Closing Date

10/06/26, 3:59:00 AM

Additional Preferred Qualifications

N/A

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Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

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