Administrative Specialist II

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Department of Learning Sciences at Georgia State University is seeking a dedicated and experienced Administrative Specialist II. The department is an interdisciplinary unit focused on improving the human condition through data-driven investigations of learning and the effective design of learning innovations, with or without technology. It aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence. The role provides administrative and academic support to the department, including front-office and clerical work, assistance with student assistants and faculty search committees, course enrollment and grade processes, classroom and meeting-space scheduling, textbook coordination, database updates, teaching-packet preparation, and assessment coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with confidential student records.
Experience using Microsoft applications, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Experience with Banner and Argos.
Experience supervising and directing the work of student assistants.

Responsibilities

Schedule meetings and classrooms.
Provide front-office support, answer phones, respond to general visitor inquiries, and perform other clerical work as needed.
Assist with supervising student assistants and Federal Work-Study students.
Support faculty search committees.
Manage course enrollment, grade-roll verification, and class-enrollment verification.
Process course authorization and overflow requests.
Coordinate grade adjustments and incomplete-grade requests.
Coordinate textbook adoptions and desk copies for courses.
Update databases.
Prepare PTI and GA teaching packets.
Coordinate assessments.