Student Assistant - OFA Faculty and Leadership Development

Posting Number : G / R31476P

Working Title :

Student Assistant - OFA Faculty and Leadership Development

Department :

SRVPAA-SR VP Acad Affrs & Prov

About the University of Georgia :

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Employment Type : Employee

Anticipated Start Date :

12 / 01 / 2025

Posting Date : 11 / 11 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Location of Vacancy :

Athens Area

EOO Statement :

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement :

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 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 .

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Perform document reviews with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist with data management, organization, and verification.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records to support office workflows.
• Process and track documents through established procedures.
• Support mail merge operations and assist with drafting or sending emails.
• Follow and document office procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Percentage of time : 70

Duties / Responsibilities :

Using Excel for basic data entry and manipulation

Ensuring digital and paper records are properly labeled, tagged, and filed

Other duties as assigned

Assigned task

Percentage of time : 70

Classification Title :

Student Assistant

FLSA : Non-Exempt

FTE :

.50

Position Summary :

The Office of Faculty Affairs invites a student worker to contribute to a team whose mission is to help faculty thrive and achieve their fullest potential. The precise focus and nature of the work will be determined by the needs of Faculty Affairs and the student’s skills. The student will employ software such as Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word, or other tools to support program and event management. The student worker will gain experience working with higher educational professionals.

The Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA), a unit within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, supports faculty hiring, promotion and professional development at the University of Georgia. The office maintains faculty records, implements faculty-related policies, and provides faculty with professional development programs for each stage of their career. Within OFA is the Faculty and Leadership Development subunit. We offer professional development programs on topics related to 1) planning for success as a faculty member, 2) effective mentoring, 3) academic leadership development, and 4) increasing faculty engagement and sense of community. Specific programs include Aspire Fellows, Creating a Sustainable Writing Practice, Faculty Interest Groups, Faculty Learning Communities, New Leader Program, Keys to UGA : New Faculty Academy, and more.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize and complete tasks independently, attention to detail.

Strong written communication skills. Ability to write for a professional audience (for example, correspondence, reports, and LinkedIn posts).

Accuracy in tasks such as data entry in Excel spreadsheets, proof reading

Strong interpersonal skills. Polite, upbeat, professional demeanor when representing the office.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Strong software skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word).

General office experience.

Is this a Position of Trust? :

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Is driving a requirement of this position? :

No

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) :

No

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 .

Contact Details :

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name :

Rachel Harris

Recruitment Contact Email :

rachel.harris25@uga.edu