Administrative Assistant – Advanced Technology & Engineering & Applied Technology

About the role

Lanier Technical College is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support both the Advanced Technology & Engineering Division and the Applied Technology & Transportation Division on its Hall County campus. This full‑time, salaried position provides essential back‑office support to faculty, staff, and students while contributing to the college’s mission of delivering high‑quality technical education.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare teaching letters of agreement, payroll documentation, and related faculty paperwork.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and orientation of new employees.
• Process purchase orders, travel arrangements, and expense statements.
• Maintain compliance and accreditation records, including faculty credentials, teaching assignments, and course schedules.
• Support the dean with budget planning, expense tracking, and standard communications.
• Enter and update course scheduling data in the Banner system.
• Provide general customer service to faculty and students, manage office supplies, and handle reception duties.
• Generate reports from the college intranet, Banner system, or KMS curriculum management system.

Required profile

• Associate’s degree in a business‑related discipline plus one year of relevant experience, OR a high school diploma/equivalent plus three years of related work experience.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple administrative tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the Banner system for course scheduling and data entry.
• Experience using KMS (curriculum management system) for report generation.

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary in the mid‑$40,000 range, dependent on education and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid leave.
• Opportunities for professional development within a supportive academic environment.