Employer UGA Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills A full-time administrative assistant is sought for the Harley Langdale, Jr. Center forForest Business within the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.Responsibilities consist primarily of customer response, external event support,account reconciliation and record management, deposit processing, mailingoperation management, and website/e-media updates.The position serves as a central point of coordination for administrative operationssupporting both the Center for Forest Business (CFB) and the Georgia MasterTimber Harvester (MTH) Program. Responsibilities include processing registrationsand applications, reconciling payments and deposits, managing mailing operations,maintaining website and e-media content, and supporting training programs andevents. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communicationsor related fieldExperience supporting programs in a university, nonprofit, or governmentsettingExperience with financial processing systemsExperience managing databases, records systems, or certification/complianceprograms. Learning Management Systems such as E Learning Commons orequivalent.Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) and bulkcommunicationsExperience coordinating events, workshops, or conferencesBasic experience updating websites or digital contentInterest or familiarity with forestry, natural resources, or workforce trainingprogramsExperience managing high-volume, process-driven workflows with strongaccuracy requirementsExperience working with continuing education or certification programsExperience supporting industry-facing or stakeholder-driven programsExperience working across multiple systems simultaneously (CRM, LMS,financial, web, and communication platforms)Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or CompetenciesStrong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, process-driven workAbility to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervisionEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to interpret policies and apply them consistently and fairlyProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Canva, Zoom,and Adobe AcrobatWorking knowledge of web-based systems and ability to update website contentAbility to work with various stakeholders and resolve issues professionallyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to understand and accurately interpret information and develop appropriateresponsesPhysical Demands Regularly works in an office environment, seated for extended periods (4–8 hours)Occasionally lifts up to 40 pounds and transports materialsPerforms repetitive manual tasks such as assembling mailers, workshop materials,and suppliesIs driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financialresources?Yes Job Field: Forestry Policy/Administrative Other Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Athens Salary: Commensurate with Experience Job Benefits: https://hr.uga.edu/prospective-employees/benefits-overview/ Application Deadline: Tue, 09/01/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/486356
