Staff Assistant

Employer: Georgia State University
Location: Atlanta, GA

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

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Staff Assistant

College of Education & Human Development

Kinesiology And Health

The Department of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University, where we are committed to advancing health and well-being through physical activity, education, and innovative research. Serving more than 1,000 students each year, our diverse and collaborative department combines excellence in teaching with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities across exercise science, biomechanics, injury prevention, sport administration, and physical education. We invite talented professionals to join our community and contribute to educating future leaders, advancing knowledge, and promoting lifelong health and wellness.

WHAT MAKES THE DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH A GREAT PLACE?

· Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

· A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

· Professional development opportunities and mentorship.

· A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:

They will maintain the front desk (answer phones, greeting guest).
The Administrative Assistant will serve as the primary contact for external guests/visitors.
Serve as point of contact for faculty copy requests.
Maintain Office supply cabinets (basic supplies, toner). Update departmental contact list, receive deliveries/packages, ensure mail distribution.
Process travel authorizations/expense statements.
Order and receive supplies in Pantherrnart.
Maintain departmental syllabus files (to help keep compliance), update departmental display boards, coordinate/oversee office requests (recycling pick up, office maintenance needs, etc) with various GSU departments.
Assisting the Business Manager, Administrative Coordinator and Department Scheduler with special tasks.
Serve as the contact for department conference room and classroom.
Oversee small department events (ie. faculty recruitment, hotel reservation, departmental retreats), process exam grading utilizing the scantron reader.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; or a high school diploma or GED and four years administrative experience; or a combination of education and experience. Various computer skills may be required.

College/Business Unit
10/13/26, 10:59:00 PM

College/Business Unit: College of Education & Human Development
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 09/29/26, 3:44:48 PM

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.