Director's Administrative Specialist – Research Center

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks an Administrative Specialist to support the Director of the SOM Research Center. This role coordinates complex scheduling, travel, meetings, and communications in a dynamic research environment.

Based in Athens, GA, the position requires discretion, organizational excellence, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionals across the School of Medicine and university partners. Benefits eligible and full-time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, and calendar management tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Director and SOM Research Center staff.
• Manage complex calendars, travel arrangements, and scheduling.
• Coordinate meetings and document preparation (agendas, minutes, follow-up).
• Serve as liaison between director, researchers and internal/external partners.
• Draft and coordinate communications on behalf of leadership.
• Support multiple departments and ensure confidentiality of information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Teams

SharePoint

Calendar management tools

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks an Administrative Specialist to support the Director of the SOM Research Center. This role coordinates complex scheduling, travel, meetings, and communications in a dynamic research environment.

Based in Athens, GA, the position requires discretion, organizational excellence, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionals across the School of Medicine and university partners. Benefits eligible and full-time.