Administrative Associate II

Posting Number : S14214P

Working Title :

Administrative Associate II

Department :

FACS-Nutritional Sciences

About the University of Georgia :

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College / Unit / Department website :

https : / / www.fcs.uga.edu /

Posting Type : External

Retirement Plan : TRS

Employment Type : Employee

Benefits Eligibility :

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time : Full Time

Additional Schedule Information :

Monday – Friday, 8 : 00 am – 5 : 00 pm

Advertised Salary : $34,500 - $39,500

Posting Date : 10 / 07 / 2025

Open until filled : Yes

Proposed Starting Date :

11 / 09 / 2025

Location of Vacancy :

Athens Area

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Classification Title :

Administrative Assistant I

FLSA : Non-Exempt

FTE : 1.00

Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge of UGA systems preferred. Previous administrative experience preferred.

Position Summary :

This Administrative Associate II position is responsible for tasks related to the Department of Nutritional Sciences’ undergraduate programs and assisting NUTR’s Extension Specialists in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. This work includes supporting staff for the Communications Committee and Curriculum Committee; assisting with curriculum planning; and providing staff support to directors of undergraduate programs. In addition, this individual will assist in handling departmental front office duties; inventory for the department; administrator of our departmental email account; along with other duties as assigned. This position will report to the Assistant to the Department Head in the Department of Nutritional Sciences.

Physical Demands :

Sitting at a desk for long periods of time.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? :

No

Is this a Position of Trust? :

Yes

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

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 :

Curriculum and Curriculum Committee Staff Support

• In consultation with DH and Undergraduate Coordinator, determine the course offerings and course schedules each semester.
• Review / adjust course offering times to ensure maximum enrollment and prevent course offering overlap with other courses inside and outside department.
• Analyze course offerings based on student enrollment to identify need for additional sections.
• Determine needs of instructional courses and make appropriate requests based on class size, instructional needs, course design and provide justification for requests of specially equipped rooms as needed.
• Process departmental room reservation request for meetings, such as student committee meetings and student thesis / dissertation defense, presentations, workshops, etc.
• Maintain course syllabi for all courses offered and load syllabi into University’s syllabus system to ensure compliance with University policy.
• Maintain UGA bulletin major and minor requirements for department and update as necessary per program directors.
• Work with program directors to ensure courses in program of study are appropriate.
• Work with program coordinators and department head to forecast enrollment and course needs based on enrollment in departmental programs, student programs of study, time constraints for programs (example : Double Dawg students only having 5 years to complete B.S. & M.S.), faculty teaching loads, etc.
• Work with program directors, instructional faculty, and academic advisor to assist with changes to curriculum.
• Verify potential changes will not negatively impact existing curriculum prior to bringing to committee.
• Monitor student registration to ensure course enrollment minimums are met.

Percentage of time : 25

Duties / Responsibilities :

Administrative Staff Support for NUTR’s Extension Specialists

Percentage of time : 25

Duties / Responsibilities :

Staff Support for Undergraduate Coordinator and Directors of UG programs

Percentage of time : 25

Duties / Responsibilities :

Administrative Staff Support for Departmental Committees

Percentage of time : 25

Duties / Responsibilities :

Banner and Argos Administrator

Percentage of time : 25

Duties / Responsibilities :

Office Administrative Support for the Nutritional Sciences Department

Percentage of time : 25

Duties / Responsibilities :

Other duties as assigned

Percentage of time : 25

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

Recruitment Contact Name :

Monica Johnson

Recruitment Contact Email :

monicaj@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone :

7065424869