Campus Support Specialist - Blue Ridge

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 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 universitys signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNGs Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Campus Support Specialist on the Blue Ridge Campus. Reporting to the Program Manager in the Office of the Chief of Staff, the Campus Support Specialist serves as the principal administrative support for the assigned campus and provides critical administrative and program support to activities advancing university goals and strategic initiatives*. Act at the direction of university leadership with discretion and professionalism. Position requires exceptional organizational and customer service skills.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the universitys ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.

Responsibilities

• Campus Administrative Support: Support the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the campus. Work in collaboration with all campus-based leaders, faculty, and staff to ensure smooth campus-based operations.

Provide administrative and operational support to campus-based leaders, faculty, staff, and programs, which may include the following. Specific duties will vary by campus; purchasing and procurement of supplies and equipment, P-card management and reconciliation, travel and expense reimbursements, facility operational support such as maintaining facility locking system and records of keys and space assignments, campus-based space reservations, course/academic scheduling, staffing the reception area and main phone line to assist employees, students, and visitors, maintain inventory of campus office-supplies, maintain records and organize campus files, documents, and procedures, digital and directional signage maintenance, support assigned HR and business processes, supervise student employees (as assigned), assist with test proctoring as requested.

Maintain professional, technical, and operational knowledge to support the assigned administrative functions and monitor administrative and operational needs of the campus

• Campus-based and Strategic Event Support: Support and assist in the planning of visits from external stakeholders and prospective students and families. Facilitate and support campus-based and cross-campus university events to support the strategy, advancement efforts, and community-engagement activities. Coordinate facility, catering, custodial, location set-up, audiovisual, concessions, safety, security, photography, and personnel needs for each community related event. Tracks, monitors expenses for events and prepares reports as needed.
• Program/Project Administrative Support: Coordinate and provide administrative support to the Campus Co-Leads, and the Program Manager for Strategic Initiatives as directed, to include scheduling meetings, gathering appropriate documents, developing agendas, and maintaining electronic files and collaboration spaces. Support and coordinate communications, including digital and social media, as directed. Collaborate with team members across all campuses to share information and meet project and goal deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of campus and general office policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Office 365 and university-based systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to interact effectively with internal customers and external agencies.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain attention to detail.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support community events.
• Must maintain highest degree of confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative support experience.

Proposed Salary

• The proposed salary is: $21.20-$23.32 hour.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 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.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced