Office Assistant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 47,135,961 - 49,593,600; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking an Office Assistant at the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, GA. The role supports the English Department’s daily operations, greeting visitors, answering phones and emails, and handling routine administrative tasks. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and located on site.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and at least six months of related experience. Preferred experience includes document imaging, records management, and familiarity with higher

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months or more of related work experience.
• Preferred: experience with document imaging, records management, and higher education.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception area or front desk maintaining excellent customer service and ensuring confidential information is secure
• Serve as a resource for all faculty, staff and guests visiting the assigned office and assist as needed
• Responsible for answering phones and e-mail providing information and/or transferring or redirecting calls to the appropriate contact
• Check visitors in and direct or escort to specific destinations
• Perform administrative duties, ie copy, file, data entry and maintain paper or electronic documents and records
• Schedule meetings, arrange appointments and reserve meeting spaces
• Manage mail
• Manage and maintain inventory of office supplies
• Process personnel and payroll information
• Supervise student assistants
• Monitor expenditures; accept funds, and give receipts for services, if applicable

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Office Assistant

Job ID: 301607

Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. Withnearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2"high research" university and serves more than 29,500 studentsfrom all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, theArmstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, andthe East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers adynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery andpersonal growth. The University is accredited by the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools and has earned specializedaccreditation from numerous professional and academic associationsthat set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst insoutheast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home tointernational companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, aswell as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With afocus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellenceand creative innovation in a supportive, student-centeredenvironment that empowers the next generation of leaders tosucceed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in anexciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal andprofessional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by TheWall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized forthe caliber of its academic programs and student experience.Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes asone of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Department of English

Job Summary

Greets visitors and performs general administrative dutiesassociated with departmental operations. Handles incoming calls andmay operate a multi-line telephone system. May assist otheradministrative staff with overflow work, including word processingand data entry.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception area or front desk maintaining excellentcustomer service and ensuring confidential information issecure


• Serve as a resource for all faculty, staff and guests visitingthe assigned office and assist as needed


• Responsible for answering phones and e-mail providinginformation and/or transferring or redirecting calls to theappropriate contact


• Check visitors in and direct or escort to specificdestinations


• Perform administrative duties, ie copy, file, data entry andmaintain paper or electronic documents and records


• Schedule meetings, arrange appointments and reserve meetingspaces


• Manage mail


• Manage and maintain inventory of office supplies


• Process personnel and payroll information


• Supervise student assistants


• Monitor expenditures; accept funds, and give receipts forservices, if applicable

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• Six (6) months or more of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience with document imaging, records management,and associated programs


• Previous experience in higher education

Proposed Salary

$16.45 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweeklybasis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume


• Cover Letter


• Three (3) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service


• Ability to support various constituencies served by theUniversity


• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills

Apply Before Date

August 14, 2026

Application review may begin as early as July 30,2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion ofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the durationof employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteranstatus, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in needof reasonable accommodations under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct to participate in the search process should notify HumanResources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout 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 withor without reasonable accommodation.


• Stand, bend, walk and lift as needed throughout the day.

Background Check

• Standard