Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC), a University System of Georgia (USG) institution that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Atlanta Metropolitan State College has a rich history that is tied to the City of Atlanta for which it is appropriately named. The college offers high quality baccalaureate, associate and certificate program that are challenging, comprehensive and very affordable. Atlanta Metropolitan State College currently serves about 3,000 students and is situated on a beautifully landscaped Southwest Atlanta Campus; which is located 10 minutes south of downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes north of Hartsfield -Jackson International Airport.

Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC), a four-year degree-granting institution of the University System of Georgia, is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant.

This is a full-time non-exempt, support staff position with benefits which reports to the Dean of the Arts and Sciences. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for a variety of clerical, secretarial and administrative support duties. Duties include greeting visitors with exemplary customer service; providing accurate information pertaining to organizational procedures and policies; interpreting rules, policies and regulations; assisting with student employees assigned to the office; maintaining administrative and fiscal records and files; office management to include clerical duties such as ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment; reviewing and processing forms and other documents; operating office equipment and performing related duties as assigned.

Required: High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years of work-related experience. Must possess excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Preferred: A minimum of two years college education and five years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which includes experience in one or more of the following areas: college or university support staff experience, maintenance of complex records and files; public/customer relations including explaining detailed policies, regulations and requirements; maintaining budgets; and assisting faculty with projects and activities. Banner, Access, and Crystal Reports.

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the budgetary parameters of the college and of the University System of Georgia. The University System offers an excellent benefits package, including annual and sick leave accruals, paid holidays, life and health insurance, and retirement plans.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, demonstrating your eligibility with Atlanta Metropolitan State College, as determined by Atlanta Metropolitan State College in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is an equal opportunity employer. Atlanta Metropolitan State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or military/veteran status.

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