Administrative Specialist II

Employer: Georgia State University
Location: Atlanta, GA

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Administrative Specialist II

Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology

Georgia State University's Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. The department prepares students for careers in criminal justice, criminology, public service, and related professions through innovative academic programs and experiential learning opportunities. Faculty and staff work collaboratively to support student success, advance scholarship, and strengthen partnerships that serve local, national, and global communities.

The department provides a dynamic and student-centered environment that supports undergraduate and graduate education, faculty research activities, internship programs, student organizations, and community-based initiatives. The Administrative Specialist II plays a key role in supporting daily operations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality administrative services to students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

WHAT MAKES THE DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY A GREAT PLACE?

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, and more.

A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and service.

Professional development and growth opportunities within a nationally recognized university.

The opportunity to support student success and contribute to impactful academic programs.

A dynamic team dedicated to excellence in higher education and community engagement.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

Support student administrative activities for both undergraduate and graduate programs, serving as a resource for students, faculty, and staff.

Assist the Business Manager with departmental administrative operations and daily business functions.

Coordinate departmental events, trainings, meetings, and special programs.

Support hiring, onboarding, payroll, and personnel-related processes for student employees and part-time instructors.

Process departmental purchasing and financial transactions, including PantherMart purchases, Foundation transactions, SPCW requests, service provider agreements, honoraria, travel reimbursements, and related activities.

Assist the Internship Coordinator with internship administration and student engagement activities.

Coordinate training programs and outreach activities for external organizations and community partners.

Support the Awards and Scholarship Committee with scholarship administration and student award processes.

Assist the Master of International Criminal Justice (MISCJA) Program Coordinator with student-related administrative matters.

Support faculty liaisons with student organization activities and initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and two years administrative experience; or high school diploma or GED and six years administrative experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit
10/07/26, 11:59:00 PM

College/Business Unit: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 09/23/26, 9:31:42 AM

Founded in 1913 in Atlanta, Georgia State University is the second-largest and one of four research institutions in the University System of Georgia. The University serves one-fourth of the graduate students in the university system; it is within a one-hour commute of more than one-third of the state’s population. Approximately 80 percent of all Georgia State alumni live and work in Georgia.

Georgia State’s main campus is located on 34 acres in downtown Atlanta. University centers in Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead and Henry County offer students convenient suburban locations for graduate courses in business and education.

More than 50,000 students annually attend Georgia State University. While 90 percent of the students are from Georgia, students also come from all 50 states and 160 countries. More than 1,400 international students attend Georgia State and graduate students comprise 31 percent of the student population.

The University offers more than 52 degree programs in more than 250 fields of study – from public policy and African-American studies to biology and health sciences. Degrees are offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels through six units: the College of Arts and Sciences, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Law and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. In addition to the numerous degree programs, Georgia State offers full- and part-time programs and day, evening and weekend classes.

Students have many choices in extracurricular activities including more than 22 fraternities and sororities; and some 250 chartered student groups, including 60 degree-related student groups, seven religious, 24 law-oriented and 22 multicultural/international groups; and 10 honor societies. There is also an active student government association which includes the student senate and the judicial board.

The Georgia State Panthers are members of the Colonial Athletic Association and compete in 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, track and volleyball. The university announced in April 2008 that is will begin Division I-AA football in 2010.

The university’s innovative Touch the Earth program brings outdoor recreation ranging from backpacking, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, rafting and water-skiing to out-of-state snow-skiing and snorkeling trips. And WRAS, Georgia State’s popular 100,000-watt radio voice, is the most powerful student-run radio station in the United States.