Administrative Assistant 2
Job ID: 282075
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Medical College of Georgia Department of Emergency Medicine is an innovative department providing clinical care, education and research. The department's focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of acute injury and illness. Clinical care is provided in multiple settings including both an adult and pediatric emergency department. The department also provides critical care services in its Emergency Critical Care Center and out of hospital care utilizing their physician response vehicle. Tele-Emergency and Tele-ICU care is provided through a network of rural hospital partners and our Emergency Psychiatry service provides care for acute psychiatric emergencies. Our emergency education program is extensive including EMS education, medical student rotations, emergency medicine residency and multiple fellowship programs. Our research focuses on evaluation and treatment of emergency conditions.
Job Summary
This position will serve as the Administrative Assistant to the Chairman of Emergency Medicine Medical College of Georgia. The selected candidate will work with the Chairman and manage the calendar for the chair daily, complete travel forms, and establish clinic schedule(s). The individual will interface with colleagues worldwide and will correspond, providing a positive image of the department. Additionally, they will be expected to draft correspondence and documents including letters of recommendation to support the Chairman. Faculty recruitment will be coordinated to include setting itineraries, coordinating interviews, making reservations etc. The Administrative Assistant 2 will submit faculty updates through the PACT system and will coordinate promotion and tenure process for the department.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
ADMINISTRATIVE: Calendar of the Chairman (scheduling meetings, confirming daily calendar for clinical, education and research); answer department phone line and forwarding calls as needed to faculty/administrative staff. Provide administrative assistance for the Administrative Services Director.
LIAISON: Works as a liaison with other departments as well as faculty recruits to include preparing interview schedules, flights, lodging, and all items related to faculty candidate visits; Provide escort to departmental visitors to include faculty recruits, grand round speakers (if needed).
CHAIRMAN SUPPORT: Draft correspondence and documents including letters of recommendation to support the Chairman. Coordinate clinical schedule with the Chairman an department scheduler, compare Chairman schedule with Outlook schedule to ensure schedules are correct. Schedule faculty meetings, clinical leadership and research/education leadership meetings, prepare agenda, take minutes; Draft MAS time sheet for chairman.
ASSIST FACULTY: Reconcile leave requests and the Qgenda schedule system. Email and track faculty with delinquent medical records or delinquent training. Working with the Department Research Director develop monthly awards/publication spreadsheet for faculty; Prepare biweekly Chairman's Department communication.
P&T COMMITTEE: Submit awards/publications/presentations in PACT system for individual faculty. Schedule P&T committee meetings, acting liaison between faculty and P&T Committee; Assist faculty with P&T application preparation; schedule faculty evaluations with Chairman and department leaders; Prepare faculty evaluations for Dean's Office; Review clinical faculty renewals and prepare documentation to renew or terminate appointments.
INTERVIEWS: Department liaison for faculty candidates and department; Serve as first line communication (liaison) to faculty candidates, coordinating interviews, itineraries, flights lodging, etc.) Coordinate faculty resignations and retirement celebrations.
TRAVEL: Prepare travel authorizations, arrange travels (hotels, flights, etc.) for Chairman and concierge medicine providers; Prepare travel expense statements for reimbursement for chairman and concierge medicine providers. Prepare OA1 forms for chairman.
DOCUMENTATION: Serve as notary for the department. Coordinate with all incoming faculty to ensure documentation is complete, office space is identified and labeled on the door, business card are printed, faculty profile completed for website. Provide phone coverage for other admins in the department.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support positions; or High school diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accredited organization and seven years of directly applicable experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills a must.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to think ahead and be resourceful as an administrative staff professional.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday.
Pay Band: B5
Salary Minimum: $17.88 - $20.58
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 2/25/25 - Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job Opening ID: 282075
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=282075&PostingSeq=1
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