Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens seeks a part-time Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to support the Office of Global Engagement (OGE) and the Assoc Provost's Office. The role includes greeting visitors, routing calls, handling mail, and clerical tasks, with 5–6 hour shifts, Monday through Friday, starting 08/30/2026.

This temporary position offers $17.00 per hour, is not a student position, and requires handling information requests and basic administrative duties as outlined in the

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors; answer and route calls; take and deliver messages; provide information to visitors or callers, as appropriate.
• Support Global Eduation office by providing information to callers and visitors.
• Accept and record documents from callers and visitors, provide documents to visitors.
• Keep lobby space and materials organized and neat.
• Assist with receiving, sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Percentage of time: 50%
• Support unit with various clerical tasks and processes, including, but not limited to, ordering supplies, entering and tracking data, updating electronic records, etc.
• Monitor multiple unit email accounts.
• Receive payments, when needed.
• Perform duties related to incoming/outgoing mail and shipping.
• Percentage of time: 50%

Job description

Position Details

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

About the Employer

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) at the University of Georgia is dedicated to expanding the global reach of our institution's instructional, research, and service missions, facilitating the university's thoughtful and effective participation and leadership in the interconnected world of the twenty-first century. OGE is comprised of three units: Immigration Services, International Initiatives, and Global Education-the latter including UGA's residential centers in Oxford, England and Cortona, Italy-with all areas supported by dedicated Finance and Operations staff. OGE's comprehensive structure enables it to advance strategic institutional goals aimed at raising the global profile of the University of Georgia. OGE's primary tenets include providing transformative academic experiences abroad for UGA students, sponsoring international students and scholars on campus, and promoting finding solutions to complex global challenges through strategic international partnerships and international research collaborations.

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

Employment Details

• Working Title: Receptionist & Administrative Assistant


• Department: OGE-Assoc Provost's Office


• Employment Type: Employee


• Location: Athens Area


• Salary: $17.00


• Anticipated Start Date: 08/30/2026


• Open Until Filled: Yes


• Additional Schedule Information: This is not a student position. We are seeking a part-time employee who is expected to work Monday - Friday, with shift assigend being 5 - 6 hours per shift. Hours will be determined upon offer. This is a temporary position and expected to work approximately September 2026 though August 2027.

Duties & Responsibilities

Receptionist Support:

• Greet and assist visitors; answer and route calls; take and deliver messages; provide information to visitors or callers, as appropriate.


• Support Global Eduation office by providing information to callers and visitors.


• Accept and record documents from callers and visitors, provide documents to visitors.


• Keep lobby space and materials organized and neat.


• Assist with receiving, sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail.


• Percentage of time: 50%

Clerical Support:

• Support unit with various clerical tasks and processes, including, but not limited to, ordering supplies, entering and tracking data, updating electronic records, etc.


• Monitor multiple unit email accounts.


• Receive payments, when needed.


• Perform duties related to incoming/outgoing mail and shipping.


• Percentage of time: 50%

Equal Opportunity & EEO 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.