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Job Description:
Berry College Memorial Library seeks a collaborative and service-oriented administrative assistant to join our dynamic, student-focused team.
The administrative assistant supports the Director of Memorial Library, providing administrative support to the Director, library office management, budgeting and financial accounting, administration of library personnel records, and oversight of library facilities. Core responsibilities include: assisting the Director with budget planning, forecasting, review of expenditures, and annual budget preparation; purchasing and facilitating purchasing of materials, supplies, equipment and services necessary for the operation of the library; tracking, reviewing and processing invoices for library expenses; coordinating library staff and student employment matters with Human Resources, LifeWorks, and Payroll; overseeing all library facilities ensuring that the building systems function properly and meet the needs of our library patrons and employees. The administrative assistant is the first point of contact for people meeting with the Director.
The administrative assistant position is non-exempt, 40 hours per week, located in Memorial Library, and reporting to the Director of Memorial Library. The normal work schedule is 8 am to 5 pm, Monday - Friday, with occasional work outside of that schedule in support of special events. The anticipated start date for this position is August 3, 2026.
Requirements:

• Associate's degree. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of administrative, bookkeeping, and/or financial accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity and comfort with computer technology, as well as the ability to adapt to and use new systems.
• Ability to follow through on projects, set priorities, and maintain a positive service-oriented demeanor through frequent interruptions.
• Aptitude for exacting and detailed work.
• Effective and professional written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working effectively both independently and collaboratively, and discernment to judge which is appropriate.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a gracious, inclusive, professional, and collegial capacity with coworkers, students, faculty, staff, administrators, and members of the community.

Additional Information:
ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago:
"We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities. Combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experiences and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors."
Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business, physician associate studies, and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can be directed to employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit an application, a cover letter describing the candidate's interest in this position and commitment to the Berry mission and values, a resum and names and contact information of three references.
Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the Director of Memorial Library, Tammera Race, at trace@berry.edu.
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