ABOUT US

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state’s designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university’s beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O’Connor, ’45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O’Connor’s former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia’s Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedomhttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 policy and its Ethics Code of Conducthttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

JOB SUMMARY

This position serves as the primary office contact for the Director of Auxiliary Services and oversees the direct administrative and operational support for that area as well as various departments throughout Auxiliary Services. This position is responsible for coordinating with business partners to maintain operations for vending (snack, beverage, and laundry). This position will assist with managing, processing, and administration of various service contracts with approximately 20 business partners. This position will manage deposits, invoices, and accounts payables for vendors and contractors. This position will also reconcile employee meal plans, vending refunds, and commissions.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent of education plus relevant business experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Three or more years of job related experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Five or more years of related experience.

ABILITIES

Ability to provide outstanding customer service at all levels inside and outside of the University. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a multifaceted community. Ability to follow through on commitments and meet assigned deadlines. Organize groups of stakeholders and business partners to address needs of GCSU and Auxiliary Services initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Receptionist skills. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. Ability to schedule appointments. Strong understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable. Understanding of contract submission and implementation process. Validation and reconciliation of business partner invoices and commissions.

SKILLS

Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel. Scheduling and following up on multiple simultaneous projects.