Administrative Assistant II - Business and Technology Division

Savannah Technical College is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for the Business and Technology Division.  The Administrative Assistant assists the Dean and faculty in the Business and Technology Division by performing advanced and diversified secretarial/clerical duties requiring broad and comprehensive experience, skill and knowledge of organization policies and procedures in support of the division.  Other duties involve completing administrative tasks and special projects as requested not limited to the areas of personnel, budgeting and management of records.  In addition, the Administrative Assistant may provide assistance in purchasing and accounting tasks and may be cross-trained in various assignments related to the operation of the Business and Technology Division.

Major Duties included but not limited:

• Performs and completes tasks and assignments associated with personnel support functions for assigned organizational unit or program, (purchase orders, travel arrangements, expense statements, etc.);
• Provides support to administrative staff;
• Completes complex processing of documents and/or transaction for assigned organizational unit, program and/or specialized function/activity;
• Conducts research using a variety of sources to complete, prepare, assemble, process and/or generate reports and other documentation, or to respond to inquiries, questions or requests;
• Enters data from forms, records, reports, and/or other sources into computer for purposes such as maintaining databases;
• Uses computer software as a tool for performing clerical assignments;
• Monitors use of and maintains supplies, equipment and/or facilities for assigned work unit or program area; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Skill in the use of computers and job related software programs (ex: experience in the use of the Internet, Microsoft Office Suite)
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Ability to operate workroom machinery such as fax machines, copiers, scanners, shredders, etc.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Business Administrative Technology *and* One (1) year of work related experience *OR* High School diploma *and* Two (2) years related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who have: a bachelor's degree; experience working with accounting, budgets and/or purchasing; work experience in an educational or business setting; experience in using the Banner student records management system; excellent customer service, clerical, and technological  skills.

Physical Demands:

Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing or pulling in various settings.  The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight, up to 50 pounds.  Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.  The employee regularly interacts and communicates with students, employees, and the general public.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Application Deadline:

Position considered open until filled.  APPLY ONLINE ONLY - Candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).  Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify  For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, jsanders@savannahtech.edu.  Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.