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Office Manager, Southern Polytechnic College Graduate Program Support

Inside Higher Ed
Kennesaw, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
Job ID: 298238

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department Information

Department-specific Tasks And Responsibilities

  • Prepares, publishes, and disseminates announcements for proposal defenses and dissertation defenses
  • Organizes and supports PhD program and research activities, including the college's weekly research seminar, PhD student social events, and approximately three college'wide research events each year
  • Collaborates with the PhD Program Director and Department Chairs to finalize the PhD course schedule and enter it into the university system
  • Requests and distributes the updated list of current graduate students in the college each semester
  • Monitors GRA/GTA hiring and tuition waiver status with the Graduate College for all graduate programs within the college
  • Maintains the PhD.IE Member Portal in Microsoft Teams and posts program'related announcements and updates

Job Summary

Provides administrative and clerical support to assigned location, department, college and/or unit. Develops, maintains and ensures compliance of department records. Assists with budgetary matters, tracks department funds and purchasing. Compiles reports and monitors assigned projects and/or program components. May supervise assigned clerical staff and/or student assistants. May maintain the assigned location's Purchasing Card (PCard) usage and processes.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists with assigned area administrative and clerical duties
  • Maintains email, voicemail boxes and filing system
  • Receives and distributes incoming and outgoing mail
  • Manages supply inventory and submits invoices for payment
  • Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the department's purchasing card (PCard), cash and/or credit card
  • Prepares department meeting agendas, meeting notes and distributes accordingly
  • Assists with projects and event support
  • Creates and maintains office related records and reports
  • Interprets, monitors, and analyzes information regarding operating reports, policies and procedures
  • Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day office operations
  • May supervise assigned staff and/or student assistants

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience

Three (3) years of related administrative, office or clerical experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Previous experience with office management or staff supervision

Previous experience in higher education

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is $19.60 to $24.03 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!

Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to maintain and appropriately utilize the location's PCard

Able to maintain confidentiality

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of basic accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures

Basic understanding of budgets

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu, or by making a report at https://diversity-kennesaw-advocategme.symplicity.com/public_report/index.php/pid081467?.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

  • Credit Report
  • Standard Enhanced Education

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=298238&PostingSeq=1

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