Executive Assistant to the Provost

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an Assistant to the Provost to provide high-level administrative, programmatic, and project coordination for the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.

This role supports university-wide initiatives, coordinates faculty recognition and awards processes, Provost-sponsored lectures and events, academic programs, and commencement activities, including Phi Beta Kappa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• Master’s degree and at least three years of relevant professional experience in a higher education, academic, or public-sector environment.
• Demonstrated success coordinating complex projects, meetings, and events involving multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Provost-sponsored lectures, including the Charter Lecture, Ethics Week Lecture, Signature Lecture Series, and Provost Seminar Series, in collaboration with campus units and office leadership.
• Coordinate major campus events, including the Faculty Recognition Banquet, Promotion and Tenure Reception, External Honors Reception, and related activities.
• Support the office’s Commencement efforts, including preparation, communications, ceremony logistics, coordination, and follow-up.
• Coordinate administrative and logistical support for the University of Georgia’s Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, including chapter communications, records, initiation ceremonies, annual reporting, website updates, and coordination with faculty officers, campus partners, and the national Phi Beta Kappa office.
• Provide flexible administrative and project support for initiatives, special projects, events, and recurring responsibilities across the portfolios of Provost’s Office staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking an Assistant to the Provost to provide high-level administrative, programmatic, and project coordination for the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.

This role supports university-wide initiatives, coordinates faculty recognition and awards processes, Provost-sponsored lectures and events, academic programs, and commencement activities, including Phi Beta Kappa.