Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Administrative Assistants provide administrative support for one or more of the following: general management, a research environment or a specific program.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures office activities comply with Emory policies and procedures.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls.
• Maintains calendars and prioritizes meeting requests for management.
• Reviews incoming correspondence and identifies items of special interest to management; handles routine correspondence and prepares appropriate responses.
• May complete forms, grant applications, and/or correspondence associated with programs.
• Prepares charts and graphs for reports and presentations.
• Creates and edits scientific, programmatic or other reports associated with department's primary business.
• Schedules meetings and handles logistics for meetings and special events.
• Prepares materials for meetings and special events. Initiates, processes, and maintains records and invoices.
• Keeps management apprised of account status, identifies cost-effective solutions and may authorize expenditures.
• May monitor or maintain budgets and grants, assist with budget development, and prepare related expense reports and reimbursements.
• Plans and coordinates travel arrangements.
• Maintains databases and spreadsheets; may also analyze data and design/generate associated reports. Establishes and organizes filing systems.
• Oversees ordering and maintenance of office supplies.
• May supervise or direct the work of support staff and/or students.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or the combination of a high school diploma (or equivalency) and five years of administrative support or secretarial experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
• Experience with collaboration tools (OneDrive, Zoom, Teams, and/or others).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Experience using collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Zoom and Outlook.
  
• Experience coordinating travel arrangements, processing reimbursements, and managing expense reports.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines on time.
  
• Experience planning and coordinating meetings, conferences, workshops, or special events.
  
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
  
• Experience supporting multiple managers or a large department simultaneously.

 

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).


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