Administrative Specialist to Research Center Director

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support the Director of the School of Medicine Research Center. The role involves high-level scheduling, travel coordination, and serving as a liaison between faculty, staff, and external partners.

Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, preparing meeting materials, and supporting special projects. A high level of discretion and strong communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of professional experience preferred.
• Experience providing administrative support in a complex organizational setting and proficiency with MS Office 365, Teams, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Director and SOM Research faculty.
• Schedule and manage complex calendars, meetings, and travel.
• Draft and coordinate communications on behalf of leadership.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and reimbursements.
• Serve as primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral & written communication

Multi-tasking

MS Office proficiency

Confidentiality

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Teams

SharePoint

Calendar tools

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support the Director of the School of Medicine Research Center. The role involves high-level scheduling, travel coordination, and serving as a liaison between faculty, staff, and external partners.

Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, preparing meeting materials, and supporting special projects. A high level of discretion and strong communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.