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Administrative Assistant

Inside Higher Ed
Fort Valley, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant-Nursing.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing administrative support for the nursing program and the Director of Nursing.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Answer and direct inbound calls.

Address general questions concerning the nursing program.

Greet and direct individuals who are visiting campus.

Clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, ordering supplies, and mailing documents.

Record minutes of departmental meetings.

Maintain files for students, faculty, and staff.

Schedule meetings and interviews.

Coordinate faculty and staff travel arrangements.

Develop and maintain database of student cohorts.

Initiate MOUs with clinical partners and maintain database of agreements.

Input courses into Banner and register nursing students for assigned courses.

Secure classroom space for faculty.

Coordinate nursing student orientation.

Prepare new student admission packets.

Order and track office supplies.

Prepare written reports and correspondence.

Assist with organizing nursing ceremonies.

Prepare items for mailing.

Receive and distribute incoming mail.

Input data, monitor student/faculty progress in clinical management systems (ACEMAPP, Typhon, etc.)

Complete requisitions and contract routing forms.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma with 2 years relevant experience. Associate degree or higher in any discipline preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Knowledge of Banner system.

Exceptional organizational skills.

Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills

Knowledgeable of how to operate small office equipment.USG Core Values Statement

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.

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