Savannah Technical College is seeing an Administrative Assistant I for the Academic Affairs Division. The primary location for this position will be the Savannah Technical College White Bluff Campus. Under close to general supervision and according to detailed instructions, receives, screens, and directs telephone calls and visitors; performs general clerical responsibilities; periodic reports; maintains files; and displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work. 

Job Responsibilities & Performance Qualifications

• Operates a multi-line telephone console in order to relay incoming and outgoing calls.
• Greets office visitors and clients. Determines the nature of their business and provides appropriate information or directs visitor to other personnel.
• Uses sound judgment and knowledge of organization/departmental policies, procedures and operations to respond to routine questions.
• Directs non-routine requests to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Schedules and arranges meeting logistics for staff.
• Arranges necessary facilities and equipment for meetings and appointments.
• Performs general clerical responsibilities. Responds to requests for information and assistance.
• Uses discretion to maintain confidentiality of records, files and other documentation.
• Types letters, memos and other documents according to applicable formats, guidelines and procedures and maintains files accordingly.
• Distributes mail to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Correctly performs other routine clerical functions, as assigned.
• Performs a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within
• the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.
• Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.
• Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.
• Works within the systein in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.
• Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have at least two (2)years of experience performing in a business field.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in the use of the Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Valid driver's license and insurability required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 with students, employees, and the general public.

Salary/Benefits

Target 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.  Candidates must pass a criminal background check, fingerprint check, and reference 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.

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.

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 Connie Clark, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-5485, cclark@savannahtech.edu.  Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Connie Clark, 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.