Administrative Specialist, Academic

Administrative Specialist- Academic

Georgia State University

Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Department of Public Management & Policy

The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Department of Public Management & Policy, is seeking an Administrative Specialist- Academic to provide advanced support to the department on its academic functions.

The position will be responsible for but is not limited to the following duties:

• Advise department faculty, part-time instructors, graduate assistants, and students on GSU academic policies and procedures.
• The primary point of contact in the department for inquiries from prospective students, current students, GRAs, faculty, and instructors. Coordinate all student-related departmental events and activities.
• The primary point of contact for all instructors (faculty, part-time instructors, and GTAs) and responsible for coordinating all necessary paperwork needed in the administration of academic coursework such as class scheduling, textbook adoption, syllabi collection, curriculum changes, catalog updates, as well as processing student requests for registration adjustments and special permissions.
• The position will serve as the Graduate Research Assistants (GRA) coordinator by working closely with the Chair, Business Manager, and graduate program directors. The position will coordinate all GRA paperwork and manage the department's Fellowship and Scholarship offerings.
• Supports department program directors with the admissions process, program activities, website updates, and report preparation as needed.
• Other academic duties as necessary.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree and four years administrative experience; or a high school diploma or GED and eight years administrative experience; or a combination of education and related experience.