Office & Events Operations Lead

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking an Office Manager to coordinate administrative activities for the Office of Special Events. The role supports budgets, contracts, human resources and procurement processes, and interacts with internal and external contacts to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and experience with MS Office and fundraising databases.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with fundraising databases and accounting systems is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; project management and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, purchasing, and travel processing for office and foundation funding sources.
• Office management including contracts, leases, vendor payments, and inventory control.
• Provide administrative support to leadership and event managers and manage meeting agendas and minutes.
• Assist with HR activities as needed and manage office assets and event materials.
• Coordinate calendar updates for events and unit communications; support office operations.

Skills

Office management coordination

Verbal and written communication

Organizational abilities

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Project management

Scheduling

Electronic record keeping

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fundraising gift database

Financial accounting system

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking an Office Manager to coordinate administrative activities for the Office of Special Events. The role supports budgets, contracts, human resources and procurement processes, and interacts with internal and external contacts to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and experience with MS Office and fundraising databases.