Office Assistant III, Multicultural Student Affairs

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

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USG Core Values Statement 

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 .

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a full-time Office Assistant III on the Gainesville campus. The office assistant III will serve as a critical member of the Multicultural Student Affairs team. This is a 12-month position and will be housed primarily on the Gainesville Campus. The office assistant will be responsible for the administration of daily office activities of the unit. In addition to background checks for all cardholders, O.C.G.A. § 50-5-83 requires a credit check on all employees issued a purchasing card. Additionally, credit checks must be run at the time of Pcard renewal.

• Composes or creates a variety of documents such letters, charts, reports, newsletters, and advertisements, utilizing various software's.
• Interacts with faculty, staff and students to identify and address office issues and concerns.  Ensures effective coverage for the office.  May include supervision of office and student workers, and distribution of work assignments.
• Oversees the inventory and purchasing of office supplies and materials for the department, and student clubs.
• Monitor assigned expenditure budgets for department, and student clubs.\
• Oversees the maintenance of manual and computerized filing systems.
• Perform other special projects and job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of office practices, procedures, systems and equipment. 
• Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. 
• Requires a general working knowledge of the department's functional area.
• Must be able to utilize Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Access, or other office software.
• Must have the ability to prioritize tasks, maintain records, gather and process information, work unsupervised, and maintain confidentiality.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Three (3) years' experience in office/clerical work required.

• The minimum strarting salary is $14.76/hour.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This position has financial responsibilities.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
• Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.

• Position of Trust + Credit