Administrative Specialist, Administrative

 Administrative Specialist, Administrative

College of Arts & Sciences

Center for Studies on Africa in its Diaspora

The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe. As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student’s university education.

These are exciting times at The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking (1) an experienced Administrative Specialist, Administrative.

WHAT MAKES College of Arts & Science A GREAT PLACE?

·    A flexible work environment

·    Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

·    A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

·    Professional development opportunity and mentorship

·    A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The ideal candidate for this position will report to the designated department chair. The administrative specialists will be responsible for performing administrative duties by coordinating the daily operations of the Department of Center for Studies on Africa in its Diaspora.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Specialist, Administrative are the following:

• Provides administrative support to the department chair and other departmental administrators.
• Routes and tracks tasks to administrative and academic services teams.
• Schedules for department classroom and meeting spaces.
• Assists with student engagement events.
• Coordinates student awards and scholarships within the department.
• Supports the department's internal control policies and procedures.
• Supports the social media campaign.
• Supports department practicum/internship coordination.
• Supports data collection for the department.
• Supports department student organizations.
• Assists the department's Director of Graduate Studies with graduate research and teaching appointments.
• Assists with the planning of meetings, conferences, and events.
• Supervises student assistants.
• Assists with the department seminar program.
• Attends regular college-wide meetings.
• Coordinates faculty candidates by setting up interview schedules.
• Arranges for periodic secure shredding of sensitive documents.
• Assists the program directors in completing the annual ACS report.
• Maintains and updates the department list of faculty and staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or high school diploma or GED and six years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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