Dean's Office Executive Assistant & Operations Lead

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University’s School of Business in Macon, GA seeks an Executive Assistant to the Dean. The role supports the Dean and Program Directors with diverse admin tasks, leveraging Microsoft Office, LMS, HR processes, and Workday to ensure smooth daily operations on the Macon campus.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and confidentially in a fast-paced university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• One year of prior administrative support experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean's Office and Program Directors with a wide range of duties, especially web- and technology-based tasks.
• Handle accounting, payroll, budgeting, and personnel assistance for the school.
• Arrange meetings, supervise and hire student workers and staff, and support operations on campus.

Skills

Independent work

Task prioritization

HR processes

Communication skills

Confidential data

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Learning management systems

Job description

Mercer University’s School of Business in Macon, GA seeks an Executive Assistant to the Dean. The role supports the Dean and Program Directors with diverse admin tasks, leveraging Microsoft Office, LMS, HR processes, and Workday to ensure smooth daily operations on the Macon campus.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and confidentially in a fast-paced university environment.