IT Assistant

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens is seeking an IT Assistant in the Center for Community and Family Research. This employee role offers $15/hr with a potential to become permanent; anticipated start date is 10/19/2026.

Location is the Athens Area and the posting encourages continuity of employment beyond the initial term. This position is a full-time, on-site role within the Center for Community and Family Research.

Responsibilities

• Tier-1 IT support: technical support and maintenance for desktop, laptop computers, tablets, smartphones and other peripherals.
• Assistance on technical specification documents and IT property management.
• Assist in development or maintenance of relational databases such as MS Access, MySQL or MS SQL.
• Support development of tech-based research study components (e.g., research new technologies, help test new processes, program measures, etc.).

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number: G/R34916P

Working Title: IT Assistant

Department: VPR-Ctr for Comm & Fam Resrch

Employer: University of Georgia

College/Unit/Department: Center for Community and Family Research

College/Unit/Department website: cfr.uga.edu

Employment Type: Employee

Advertised Salary: $15/hr

Anticipated Start Date: 10/19/2026

Posting Date: 10/13/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position has potential to become permanent.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Responsibilities

• Tier-1 IT support: technical support and maintenance for desktop, laptop computers, tablets, smartphones and other peripherals. (60%)


• Assistance on technical specification documents and IT property management. (10%)


• Assist in development or maintenance of relational databases such as MS Access, MySQL or MS SQL. (20%)


• Support development of tech-based research study components (e.g., research new technologies, help test new processes, program measures, etc.). (10%)