Office Specialist

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking an organized Administrative Specialist to coordinate divisional activities within the Department of Pediatrics. You will handle fiscal management, grant-related documents, and general administrative support to faculty and staff.

The role emphasizes customer service, calendar maintenance, and careful data handling to ensure efficient division operations and adherence to policies. A strong communications skillset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• OR High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization and a minimum of three years progressively responsible office support experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, answer and triage calls, and direct inquiries to the appropriate resource.
• Provide administrative support to divisions, prepare agendas, minutes, and reimbursement forms.
• Prepare and format documents including presentations, grants, manuscripts, abstracts, and forms for support services.
• Create and maintain databases; assist with data collection, reports, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, arrange travel, and assist with recruitment processes.
• Maintain timekeeping logs and assist with budget tracking and month-end reconciliation.
• Assist with special events and complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

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.

Location

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

Job Summary

This position will coordinate the administrative activities for divisions within the Department of Pediatrics. Responsibilities include fiscal management of accounts and providing all administrative and operational support for specific division(s).

Responsibilities

• CUSTOMER SERVICE: Greet visitors, answer, and triage telephone calls, providing correct responses to a variety of questions (routine and non-routine) about the office operations and/or policies/procedures and direct individuals to the appropriate resource when questions exceed knowledge. Provide phone coverage for other divisions as needed and requested.
• ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Provide administrative support to the division(s), including but not limited to: faxing; maintaining files; organizing office; assisting division chief, faculty and staff in developing procedures to improve division functions; attending appropriate division/department meetings, preparing agendas, recording minutes for distribution to faculty/staff in a timely fashion; assisting faculty/staff with meeting deadlines; entering call schedule into the call system; assisting with grant document preparation and obtaining articles.
• CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATION: Distribute incoming correspondence on a daily basis, check and compare with previous communication, compose routine correspondence, format and type documents to include but is not limited to: presentations, grants, manuscripts, abstracts, etc., prepare forms/documents used for Augusta University support services to include but is not limited to budgets and routing sheets, IDR¿s, check requests, remittance authorizations, etc., proofread and edit draft material, determine priority of incoming material and route to appropriate personnel.
• DATABASE MANAGEMENT: Create, access, and maintain various databases in coordination with the faculty members. Assist faculty with completion/submission of various documents, forms, and reports. Prepare written and presentation materials for superiors, gather and compile information, perform calculations. May prepare spreadsheets or other reports or presentation materials such as PowerPoint and otherwise assist in the development of narrative information and graphic displays.
• COORDINATE MEETINGS: Schedule group and individual meetings to include determining availability of all attendees, sending notifications, reminders, determining and reserving meeting location, coordinating catering and preparing forms for reimbursement of expenses.
• CALENDAR MAINTENANCE: Maintain group and individual faculty calendars; maintain conference room schedule; coordinate requested meetings and assist with recruitment process by coordinating applicant travel and interview itineraries.
• BUDGET SUPPORT: Provide budgetary support to division including but not limited to: managing accounts (RI supply budget, grants, contracts, alumni/foundation accounts, etc.) to include reconciling and balancing monthly reports; working with DSPA to ensure proper grant budget management and compliance; tracking budget and expenses and assisting with reimbursement for faculty staff and various vendors. Reconcile PeopleSoft ledger reports on a monthly basis and provide information on account status to leadership.
• TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: Make travel arrangements for faculty and staff. Prepare necessary paperwork for travel approval and expense reimbursement.
• PURCHASING: Initiate purchase requisitions and coordinate with the purchasing office as appropriate. Gather data and/or prepare routine information related to purchasing office related supplies and equipment. Initiate facilities management work orders as necessary.
• TIMEKEEPING: Maintain timekeeping tracking log for faculty/staff; ensure completion of leave requests; provide Administration with timekeeping tracking log monthly.
• SPECIAL EVENTS: Assist with special events as needed.
• OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• OR
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization is required and a minimum of three years progressively responsible office support experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a medical office or general administrative office setting.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Detail-oriented with strong prioritization, organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift - Days Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Pay Band - B3

Salary Range $16.54/hourly - $18.29/hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range of the position

Recruitment Period: 10/12/26 - 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.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.