Administrative Assistant 2
Job ID: 292190
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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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.
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.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
College/Department Information
The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.
Job Summary
Position is sole support for Chair of Department of Pediatrics who also serves as Pediatrician-In-Chief of the WellStar Children's Hospital of Georgia. Responsible for providing administrative support to the Chair and the department which is of a complex nature. Individual will also be responsible for coordinating ongoing local, state and national conferences.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Support
Provide administrative support to Department Chair and Department of Pediatrics leadership on a daily basis. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: maintaining calendar, arranging/coordinating meetings, taking minutes, answering phone, triaging calls, composing/typing correspondence, greeting visitors, etc.
Maintain Office Supplies
Order and maintain office supplies for department administrative offices. Adhere to all purchasing card guidelines and submit monthly reports of all transactions. Reconcile office supply budget on a monthly basis.
Coordinate Faculty Promotion and Tenure Process
Coordinate all aspects of faculty promotion and tenure process. Notify faculty of eligibility and work closely with P&T Committee to prepare appropriate documents for submission.
Assist Department Admin Staff as Needed
Assist department administration with various tasks which include but are not limited to: maintaining faculty and division files, reconciling and maintaining equipment inventory, completing IT/telecommunication work orders, collecting, logging and processing various financial forms, creating and distributing weekly schedule for department meetings/conferences, distributing monthly reports and data to divisions, reconciling various financial reports, completing facilities requests and following to completion.
Coordinate Faculty Interview Process
Coordinate and oversee faculty candidate interview process. Work with division contacts to create itineraries/agendas, make travel arrangements, arrange meetings, etc. for prospective faculty.
Coordinate Events
Coordinate/oversee coordination of conference/meetings/ events for department to include annual departmental retreat, visiting professor lectureships, consultant visits, Grand Rounds, etc. Assist with arranging speakers, ordering meals, tracking participation (e.g., CME), etc
Assist Chair in Publishing
Assist Chair in publishing and/or editing textbooks, manuscripts, journal articles and in preparing presentations. Requires extensive attention to detail to insure accuracy.
Coordinate Travel
Coordinate travel arrangements for Chair which includes but is not limited to: booking hotel reservations, processing registration, preparing travel requests and travel expense statements, arranging flights, etc.
Coordinate Form Completion
Coordinate completion of forms/documents required of Department of Pediatrics faculty members and staff to include: OA1s/OA2s, travel forms, publications, clinic cancellations, Medical Administrative Service logs, property loan agreements, etc.
Faculty Annual Evaluations
Facilitate annual faculty evaluation process.
Coordinate OPPE Process
Coordinate and oversee the OPPE process. Work with the division contacts to track metrics and complete forms twice a year.
Develop Office Procedures
Develop, evaluate and implement office procedures.
Other
All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions.
OR
High School Diploma/GED from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization and seven years progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm - Will require flex time for special events (throughout the year) and grand rounds (weekly).
Pay Band: B5
Salary Range: $17.88/hourly - $21.92/hourly
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: 11/12/25 - 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.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
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