Description

Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
8:00 - 5:00 M-F
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 01/05/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/02/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Department Assistant II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This position will serve as the administrative contact for Archway Partnership and will provide complex administrative and business operations support for the Archway Director and Business Manager to include but not limited to, front desk operations, UGA mart supply room orders, UGA travel, financial management system processing, human resource functions, grant management and development/donor acknowledgements .This position will also assist faculty, staff, and students with tasks as needed and serve as backup to the Business Manager III/Fiscal Affairs Manager position. This position will also serve as a P-Card holder for the department.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands
Some lifting of office supplies, facilitation equipment. Repetitive motions and actions. Long periods of sitting at a computer, standing and walking on campus. Driving as needed to perform job related tasks.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? Yes Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
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 Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Business Operations Support:

• Create requisitions for supplies and other purchasing needs in UGAmart and receipt items as needed.
• Initiate payment requests, journal entries, and vouchers in the Financial Management System.
• Serve as the delegate for in and out of state travel in addition to non-travel related expense reports.
• Maintain equipment inventory and oversee annual inventory process.
• Assist with human resource objectives which include but not limited to posting and advertising faculty and staff positions, documenting job descriptions.
• Process payroll transactions as needed in addition to other OneUSG actions.
• Monthly reconciliation of transactions/status reports by Fund.
• Attend meetings and training sessions to stay abreast of business processes.
• Compose acknowledgement letters for donors, enter data in GAIL
• Serve as P-Card holder for department.

Percentage of time 45 Duties/Responsibilities
Administrative and Unit Support:

• Serve as point of contact with guests and visitors to be greeted and properly directed.
• Serve as general support for Archway Partnership initiatives and Archway faculty and staff.
• Complete duties such copying, printing, sending and receiving mail/shipments, answering phones, typing letters and forms.
• Communicate internal departmental announcements and notifications.
• Manage inventory of supplies/restocking of supply room as needed.
• Manage travel needs that include lodging reservations, car rentals, conference registrations, etc., as needed for faculty, staff and students.
• Serve as UGA telephone representative and manage cell phone accounts for Archway faculty.
• Advise faculty, staff, and students on appropriate policies and procedures as needed.
• Other duties as required/assigned.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Grants Assistance:

• Process subaward payments.
• Provide administrative and financial assistance on federal grants.
• Assist in the Annual MOU process for community/local contracts

Percentage of time 15

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Jennifer Willis Recruitment Contact Email jennibar@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a valid Driver's license?
   • YES
   • NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. List of References with Contact Information
2. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation