Administrative Specialist II

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Georgia State University's Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology located at the Atlanta Campus seeks an Administrative Specialist II to support daily operations, assist the Business Manager, coordinate events and onboarding, and handle purchasing, payroll, and student employee processes. The position is full-time, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:15pm, with benefits.

Salary ranges from $43,100 to $51,800, and applicants with higher education experience and familiarity with GoSOLAR, Spectrum,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years administrative experience with strong organizational skills
• Experience in higher education environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Assist the Business Manager with department operations
• Coordinate events, trainings, and meetings
• Support hiring, onboarding, payroll, and personnel processes for student employees and instructors
• Process departmental purchasing and financial transactions
• Assist Internship Coordinator with internship administration
• Coordinate training programs for external organizations
• Support scholarship and awards processes
• Assist program coordinators with student-related matters
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Higher education experience

Policies knowledge

GoSOLAR

Spectrum

PantherMart

OneUSG

MS Word

MS Excel

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GoSOLAR

Spectrum

PantherMart

OneUSG

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description - Administrative Specialist II (26001192)

Job Description

Administrative Specialist II - 26001192

Description :

Administrative Specialist II

Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology

Georgia State University's Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. The department prepares students for careers in criminal justice, criminology, public service, and related professions through innovative academic programs and experiential learning opportunities. Faculty and staff work collaboratively to support student success, advance scholarship, and strengthen partnerships that serve local, national, and global communities.

The department provides a dynamic and student-centered environment that supports undergraduate and graduate education, faculty research activities, internship programs, student organizations, and community-based initiatives. The Administrative Specialist II plays a key role in supporting daily operations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality administrative services to students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

WHAT MAKES THE DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, and more.


• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and service.


• Professional development and growth opportunities within a nationally recognized university.


• The opportunity to support student success and contribute to impactful academic programs.


• A dynamic team dedicated to excellence in higher education and community engagement.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support student administrative activities for both undergraduate and graduate programs, serving as a resource for students, faculty, and staff.


• Assist the Business Manager with departmental administrative operations and daily business functions.


• Coordinate departmental events, trainings, meetings, and special programs.


• Support hiring, onboarding, payroll, and personnel-related processes for student employees and part-time instructors.


• Process departmental purchasing and financial transactions, including PantherMart purchases, Foundation transactions, SPCW requests, service provider agreements, honoraria, travel reimbursements, and related activities.


• Assist the Internship Coordinator with internship administration and student engagement activities.


• Coordinate training programs and outreach activities for external organizations and community partners.


• Support the Awards and Scholarship Committee with scholarship administration and student award processes.


• Assist the Master of International Criminal Justice (MISCJA) Program Coordinator with student-related administrative matters.


• Support faculty liaisons with student organization activities and initiatives.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years administrative experience; or high school diploma or GED and six years administrative experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit

Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Department : Criminal Justice and Criminology

Location

Atlanta Campus

Shift : Mon-Friday, 8:30am -5:15pm

Salary : $43,100 - $51,800

Pay Grade : 12

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting

09/23/26, 1:31:42 PM

Closing Date

10/08/26, 3:59:00 AM

Preferred Hiring Qualifications :

• Experience working within a higher education environment.


• Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and administrative guidelines.


• Experience using GoSOLAR, Spectrum, PantherMart, OneUSG, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.


• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Georgia State University Values COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status. 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. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

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