G/R11477P

Graduate Assistant (EX)

Athletics Student Services

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Employee

02/17/2021

02/17/2021

Yes

Athens Area

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

Assists with daily operations related to student services, student development, life skills, and related administrative tasks for the Athletic Association

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Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of student services, student development, and life skills programming

20

Clerical duties, including but not limited to, handling information requests, preparing and sending correspondence

20

Assists with content for thegeorgiaway.com and its social media outlets

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Assists with community outreach programs

5

Assists with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

5

Assists with the Leadership Academy (LEAD)

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Produces an annual report.

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Researches and evaluates student-athlete support as it relates to student services, student development, and life skills

5

Other duties as assigned

5

Graduate Assistant

Exempt

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University of Georgia, a Division I member of the Southeastern Conference is currently seeking applications for a graduate assistant to provide administrative support for The Georgia Way. The position is a 10-month appointment available beginning in August 2021 and ending in May 2022.

Bachelor’s degree. Acceptance into a University of Georgia graduate program. Ability to enroll in at least 9 graduate-level credit hours per semester.

Read and write business correspondence and communicate proficiently with individuals within and outside the University by telephone and email. Work independently and handle multiple tasks. Excellent written and oral communication skills, skills in organizing and coordinating meetings, and the interacting with individuals at all levels. Computer experience in Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, and database knowledge is also highly recommended. Preferred candidates will have a strong interest in pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics.

The physical demands and environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job; the employee is regularly standing; moving; use hands to finger, handle, feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally sit and talk or hear. Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds.

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