HR Staff Directory
Matthew Reiter

Assistant Director, UGA Search Group
Matthew is the Assistant Director of the UGA Search Group and has worked in Human Resources at the University of Georgia since 2008. Matthew started as part of the process management team in the UGA Search Group, where some of his responsibilities included sourcing highly qualified prospective candidates for recruitment, document preparation, advertising, applicant tracking system administration, and assisting candidates, hiring authorities, search committee members and other stakeholders throughout the search process. As Assistant Director, Matthew supervises a team of talented individuals supporting both the recruitment and process management functions of the Search Group to coordinate the executive search process and facilitate the successful recruitment of top talent to UGA. Matthew is also contributing to the USG Unified ERP Project through 2028 where he will be serving as an Analyst for Recruiting.
Prior to joining UGA, Matthew worked at a local branch of an e-Commerce retail company where he gained experience in operations, scheduling and payroll. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Tiffin University in Ohio.
News & Announcements
03.26.2026
One-time $2,000 Pay Supplement for State of Georgia Employees
The State of Georgia has approved a one-time pay supplement of $2,000 for state employees, including the University System of Georgia (USG). We are grateful to the Governor and legislature for including USG employees in this initiative. University Human Resources and Payroll staff are working now to review and validate payroll data to process these […]
03.10.2026
2026 Well-Being Fair
The University of Georgia Benefits and Well-being team is proud to introduce the inaugural UGA Well-Being Fair, a dynamic event designed to support faculty and staff in every dimension of well-being. This interactive experience goes beyond a traditional resource expo. It’s an opportunity to explore practical tools, connect with campus and community partners, and invest […]
09.19.2025
UGA Benefits Fair for Open Enrollment 2026
This year’s open enrollment period will be held from Oct. 27 through Nov. 7, 2025. This is an active enrollment year, which means action will be required on the part of each UGA employee to ensure that benefits and associated costs match individual circumstances. All faculty and staff enrolled or enrolling in a USG healthcare […]