Senior Administrative Assistant-School of Education at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Senior Administrative Assistant-School of Education
Location: Dalton State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 291267
About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing administrative support for the operations of the School of Education.

A complete application must include:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and/or past employer.

Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Minimum hourly rate $16.88

Benefits Include:

• Healthcare options
• Retirement options: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well-being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

Responsibilities

Processes student paperwork - 15%
- Ensures that students have a completed Background Check, Mandated Reporter Training, Liability Insurance, and Major Related Ethics Assessment prior to registering for Major Related Education courses.
- Ensures that teacher candidates maintain liability insurance.
- Releases teacher candidates to register for courses.
- Assigns students to School of Education faculty advisors

Provides support the Dean, Department Chair, and faculty - 38%
- Assists the Dean and faculty members with multiple projects.
- Attends meetings and records minutes.
- Compiles data and prepares reports.
- Prepares contracts for part-time faculty.
- Creates door schedules for faculty office hours

Enters course data - 17%
- Enters semester Schedule of Classes into Banner system.
- Makes class updates, additions, deletions, corrections, etc.
- Updates prerequisites as needed.
- Processes approved changes into the catalog.
- Updates course descriptions and program sheets.
- Creates independent studies as needed.

Maintains department inventories and makes purchases - 15%
- Maintains supply inventory; checks stock to determine inventory level.
- Orders office supplies.
- Handles department purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
- Maintains purchasing records.
- Uses PCard to complete purchases and completes monthly PCard reports.

Provides administrative support for office operations - 15%
- Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; takes messages; refers questions to appropriate personnel.
- Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
- Coordinates the maintenance of office equipment.
- Coordinates meetings, luncheons/dinners for stakeholders.
- Coordinates administrative duties with student workers.

-Supervises student workers.
- Performs related duties.

Required Qualifications

Required Experience
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and/or related work experience is required.
- More than three years of related experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of college and departmental policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

SKILLS
- Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
- Skill in the management of files and records.
- Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
- Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College (DSC). As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Dalton State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.

Other Information

This position supervises student workers.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).