Office Assistant - Part Time

University System of Georgia; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Teachers Retirement System or Optional

Vacation time

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Literacy Center Assistant to manage daily learner records and coordinate one-on-one literacy sessions for school‑aged clients. You will handle communications with parents, schedule instruction, and maintain complianceDocumentation such as IEPs and 504 plans to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, strong organizational skills, and prior customer service experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization.

Responsibilities

• ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION: Oversee 50‑minute one‑on‑one instructional sessions with school‑aged clients to teach literacy concepts, catering to various grade levels.
• Administer initial assessments and evaluations to place learners into Center curriculums and maintain learner waitlists.
• PARENT/CAREGIVER COMMUNICATION: Inform parents about schedules, changes, and absences; provide recommendations and materials for support and homework as requested.
• ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Schedule instructors and learners flexibly; ensure all forms and IEPs/504 plans are complete and organized; keep the Learning Center tidy.
• TRAINING, SUPPORT AND CERTIFICATION: Maintain training certifications; onboard and coach new instructors and volunteers.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong prioritization

Organizational skills

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

College/Department Information

The Augusta University College of Education and Human Development is committed to being a relevant, responsive, and respected organization with a keen focus toward high impact work in the community. Our faculty, students, and alumni are committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of education. Through bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, and professional development programs, we cultivate innovative educational leaders, advance health practices through research in kinesiology, explore the most important questions in public education, and share exciting ideas and best practices across the world.

Job Summary

This position maintains enrolled learner records, manage communication with parents in person, and via email, schedule learners for instruction sessions at the center, and maintain learner waitlist. Responsible for the smooth running of daily instruction sessions at the center.

ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION: Oversee 50-minute one-on-one instructional sessions with school-aged clients to teach literacy concepts, catering to various grade levels. Administer initial assessments, spelling inventories, and other evaluations. Make decisions on how to place each learner into Center curriculums.

PARENT/CAREGIVER COMMUNICATION: Regularly handle communication with parents/caregivers about their enrolled or waitlisted child(ren). Reach out to parents/caregivers regarding initial weekly session scheduling, scheduling changes, and absences. Provide recommendations and materials for support and homework when requested.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Effectively provide flexible scheduling for Instructor, volunteer, and learners to provide the most Instruction sessions possible. Ensure parents/caregivers of enrolled learners have all supporting documentation completed. (Center forms, learner IEPs/504 plans, etc.) Ensure the Learning Center is clean, tidy, and organized each day.

TRAINING, SUPPORT AND CERTIFICATION: Maintain employee training certifications, including Words Their Way and Mandated Reporter training, to ensure compliance with Center requirements. Onboard, train, guide, and support new Instructors and volunteers in best practices and problem-solving during sessions.

PROFESSIONALISM: Maintain a high level of professionalism in interactions with clients, their families, and fellow staff members. Uphold the Center's standards and policies in all interactions and activities.

OTHER: Be prepared to take on additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the center's leadership, contributing to the overall success of the Literacy Center.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of one year experience performing secretarial/clerical assistant duties in a professional office setting. Customer service experience.

Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

Salary Minimum $15.00/hour - Midpoint: $17.98/hour

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period:11/2/2026 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University 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 any other status protected by applicable law.