Executive Assistant III

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 33,227 - 42,361; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking an Executive Assistant III to provide advanced administrative support to a member of the President's Cabinet. The role anticipates the executive's needs, solves problems, and handles confidential matters with discretion.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience, strong computer skills (MS Office, Google Workspace), and the ability to manage calendars, budgets, travel, and communications effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Three or more years of related experience.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Manages calendars, composes correspondence, edits presentations, and handles travel arrangements.
• Serves as liaison to constituents and may represent the executive at meetings.
• Oversees fiscal administration duties, including funding, grants, contracts, payroll, employment, travel, and purchasing, and has budgeting decision‑making authority.
• Administers day‑to‑day office activities, develops policies, procedures, and systems.
• Coordinates projects such as events, conferences, and meetings.
• Collects information, conducts research, and prepares materials for meetings or decision‑making.
• Maintains confidential information related to the executive's office.
• May supervise administrative staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Human relations

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Executive Assistant III

• Job ID: 299384
• Location: Statesboro, Georgia
• Full/Part Time: Full Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular

Georgia Southern University is a large public university offering a diverse range of academic programs. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs seeks an Executive Assistant III to provide advanced administrative support to a member of the President's Cabinet.

Job Summary

Provides diversified and advanced administrative support of a substantial and confidential nature to an executive who is a member of the President's Cabinet. The position anticipates the executive's needs, proactively solves problems and independently handles matters of significance.

Responsibilities

• Manages calendars, composes correspondence, edits presentations, and handles travel arrangements.
• Serves as liaison to constituents and may represent the executive at meetings.
• Oversees fiscal administration duties, including funding, grants, contracts, payroll, employment, travel, and purchasing, and has budgeting decision‑making authority.
• Administers day‑to‑day office activities, develops policies, procedures, and systems.
• Coordinates projects such as events, conferences, and meetings.
• Collects information, conducts research, and prepares materials for meetings or decision‑making.
• Maintains confidential information related to the executive's office.
• May supervise administrative staff.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related experience.

Proposed Salary

$24.12 - $30.75 per hour (non‑exempt, paid biweekly).

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service.
• Support various constituencies served by the university.
• Proven proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Knowledge

• Adhere to university policies and procedures.

Skills

• Effective verbal & written communication, organizational and human relations skills.

Apply Before Date

July 17, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon background investigation, including a criminal background check and verification of credentials and employment history.

Contact Information

Department of Human Resources, phone (912) 478‑6947 or email [e-mail].