Administrative Assistant Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Administrative Assistant
University System of Georgia
in Atlanta, GA

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Full-Time

Salary:

salary is $28,679.25

Posted:

06/16/2025

Category:

Administrative Assistants; +1

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286705 About Us The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell. Department Information Created in 1918 as the repository for official state government records, the Georgia Archives preserves the past and promotes lifelong success by collecting, preserving, and providing access to the permanently valuable records of Georgia and by providing education programs, workshops, and classes. The Archives maintains four special climate-controlled vaults, conservation and scanning labs, research spaces, a library, and two classrooms at its facility in Morrow, adjacent to Clayton State University and the National Archives at Atlanta. This position is 32 hours per week Tuesday – Saturday. Department Information Created in 1918 as the repository for official state government records, the Georgia Archives preserves the past and promotes lifelong success by collecting, preserving, and providing access to permanently valuable records of Georgia and by providing education programs, workshops, and classes. The Archives maintains four special climate-controlled vaults, conservation and scanning labs, research spaces, a library, and two classrooms at its facility in Morrow, adjacent to Clayton State University and the National Archives at Atlanta. Job Summary This is an entry level position responsible for assisting in reformatting records in the reformatting lab and for assisting visitors at the welcome desk. Responsibilities Scan and digitally enhance records.
Create metadata and upload records.
Answer telephone, greet visitors, and provide information and assistance.
Process payments using cash register and credit card machine.
Provide administrative support. Required Qualifications Associates degree required.
More than one year of experience performing clerical or administrative work in an office environment required.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with coursework in archives and/or a certificate from the Georgia Archives Institute. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of basic financial procedures.
Knowledge of the operation of cash register and credit card machine.
Knowledge of modern office principles and practices.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
Knowledge of history of the United States and Georgia.
Skill in analyzing data.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to effectively multi-task. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 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 in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request. Equal Employment Opportunity The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources. Background Check Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification. For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment. The University System of Georgia encourages applications from under-represented groups, including minorities, women, and people with disabilities. The University System of Georgia is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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