Immigration Services Administrative Assistant & Receptionist

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

The Office of Global Engagement consist of multiple offices, including International Initiatives, Global Education, Immigration Services, two International Centers Abroad, the Intensive English Program, and Finance and Operations.

The regular hours are Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm with an hour for lunch.

You must be able to pass a background check prior to beginning employment.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).

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Requires are least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The Immigration Services Office at UGA's Office of Global Engagement is seeking a dedicated and organized individual to serve as the front office receptionist and administrative assistant. Working with UGA's intercultural populations, this position is responsible for a variety of duties that fall under the standard policies and procedures of the department or unit. The role involves occasional independent action and judgment, with minimal supervisory work. The position, however, may work with student employees, as assigned.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Reception-

Greet and assist visitors; answer telephones, assist callers or route calls; provide information and resources to visitors or callers; receive payments and applications from students; review immigration documentation and forward to appropriate Immigration Advisor. Back up the Global Engagement Administrative Assistant, as needed.

Clerical -

Perform clerical activities as assigned, related primarily to Immigration Services office including data entry, filing, and scanning documents; express mailings, and letter issuance. Manage sensitive documents.

Other duties -

Other duties, as assigned, including but not limited to assisting with event planning and outreach and serving as a purchase card holder for the office, processing payments for required fees, and maintaining related procedural responsibilities.