Asst to Academic Affairs

Young Harris College • Young Harris, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Young Harris College invites applications for the position of Assistant to the Office of Academic Affairs. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA), the Assistant oversees the day-to-day operations of the Office of Academic Affairs and serves as the primary point of contact. This position plays a central role in coordinating communication, calendars, data systems, and events; supporting academic governance and faculty evaluation processes; managing budgets and expense reporting; and assisting with professional development initiatives. The Assistant works closely with faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies, and is responsible for ensuring efficient, accurate, and professional administration of academic policies, and programs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence in higher education.

Requirements

• An earned baccalaureate degree
• Demonstrable facility with Microsoft Office suite applications
• Experience in higher education data platforms
• 3+ years of administrative experience

Responsibilities

• Serves as the initial point of contact for the Office of Academic Affairs, working with all students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors seeking to call, email, meet, or otherwise communicate with members of the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Manages communications from the Office of Academic Affairs to all internal and external constituencies, including communications on behalf of the VPAA as directed.
• Serves as a trusted administrative communicator, conveying information accurately and diplomatically while maintaining confidentiality and institutional integrity.
• Reviews and approves/rejects expense reports for all users of credit and/or declining balance cards who report to the VPAA.
• Coordinates ceremonial academic events, including Commencement.
• Administers allegations of Honor Code violations in coordination with the Chair of the Academic Standards & Policies Committee.
• Collects, disseminates, and archives all materials developed as part of formative and summative faculty evaluation procedures.
• Records minutes for all meetings of the Academic Council and all other formal bodies chaired by the VPAA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level