JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of specialized and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
• Uses independent judgment in applying or adapting scientific techniques.
• May assist in protocol design.
• Investigates and proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration by a principal investigator.
• Assists in planning and scheduling research procedures.
• Analyzes and interprets results of studies.
• Demonstrates and trains others in the proper use/operation of laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs routine repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Reviews literature for related research developments and techniques and compiles findings.
• Monitors laboratory processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
• Records results of studies, compiles and analyzes data and prepares charts and graphs.
• Monitors the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MOLECULAR EXPERIENCE: Bradford Assay, Enzyme Activity Assays, Western Blot, PCR, DNA extraction, Immunocytochemistry, immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning/staining/quantification
• ANIMAL EXERIENCE: Handling rodents (rats/mice), oral gavage, survival surgery, behavioral assessments

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Regularly scheduled to work nights.
• Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records.
• Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems.
• Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes.
• Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays.
• Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient.
• In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services.
• Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems.
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Maintains and updates current, accurate patient records including medical assessment, interventions, and evaluations.
• Collects and interprets diagnostic data to implement appropriate care patient care plans.
• Prepares statistical reports and analyses of research projects and investigational protocols; reports on progress, adverse trends and appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
• Trains and teaches other health care professionals including students and residents in techniques and procedures unique to specific setting.
• Actively participates on organizational health services committees.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
• May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties. BLS, ACLS, and Healthcare Provider certifications required.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Follows established protocols to screen patients and visitors at point of entry into Emory Healthcare facilities.
• This may include but not limited to: asking screening questions per established protocols, taking temperature, providing and enforcing masks or other PPE policy to patients and visitors Communicates and enforces the visitor policy for the assigned facility/area.
• If applicable, provides alternate options for visitors who are not allowed into the facility including on-campus and off-campus dining options, rest/waiting area options.
• Partners with guest services and other teams to provide wayfinding and escorting assistance to patients and visitors.
• Participates in general patient flow and direction of patients to the correct checkpoints and screening locations.
• Maintains general awareness of facility layout to be able to direct patients and visitors to appointments, restrooms, and major locations in the facility as needed.
• Follows established protocols to communicate with clinical departments and care teams.
• If directed, provides screening services and enforces identification, badge and PPE requirements for Emory Healthcare staff per established protocols.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Provides a welcoming and supportive environment for all people entering assigned areas.
• Provides paging for emergency situations.
• Greets and acknowledges all patients, guests and employees entering facilities with a smile and appropriate salutation (good morning, good afternoon, good evening).
• Provides coverage as needed for the lobby/concierge areas as needed.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by ensuring work station is organized, sanitized and stocked.
• Communicates needed supplies to management.
• Works with environmental services and facilities to address sanitation and cleaning needs throughout assigned areas.
• Completes incident reports involving patients and guests when necessary.
• Reports all spills and accidents to the appropriate department.
• Assists with safety drills.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent.

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light: 1-10 lbs 0-33% of the work day (occasionally), negligible 34-66% of the workday (frequently), negligible 67-100% of the workday (constantly). Lifting 10 lbs max, carrying of small articles such as dockets, ledgers, files, small tools, occasional standing & walking, frequent sitting, close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides administrative support for one of the following (or a combination): general management, a research environment or a specific program.
• 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:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and five years of clerical or secretarial experience, or a bachelor's degree. Proficiency with various personal computer software applications.
• Positions in this classification may require keyboarding skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
• May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
• Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
• Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory Temporary Services is looking for a Secretary/Administrative Assistant for our Oxford Campus located in the Conyers - Covington - Oxford area.  The position is available now and we are ready to hire!  The position works on campus and is not a remote job at this time. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs routine office and clerical tasks, including but not limited to, greeting visitors, answering and screening phones calls, responding to routine inquiries, maintaining calendars, and preparing daily schedules.
• Prioritizes meeting requests for one or more managers and ensures manager is prepared for scheduled meetings. Coordinates meetings, and may take minutes, summarize and distribute to participants.
• Creates and maintains databases and filing systems.
• Generates reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Processes incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Orders and maintains office supplies.
• May process human resources and payroll transactions.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of clerical or secretarial experience.
• Previous experience with various personal computer software applications.
• Some positions within this classification may require keyboarding skills or knowledge of medical terminology.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Recruitment Sourcer on the Central Human Resources team will identify talent pipelines for critical hiring needs.
• This position will also be an instrumental team member in the building of a robust sourcing function for the University.
• Provides recruitment sourcing solutions for strategic and hard to fill jobs for diverse disciplines at the University including research, clinical, public health, skilled trades and others.
• Collaborates with team members and hiring officials to define recruitment criteria and builds strategic sourcing plans to supplement ad response and referrals.
• Monitors market trends and research talent options within the local market and peer universities and colleges.
• Builds sourcing processes and andidate Relationship Management (CRM) work-flow statuses to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Sources and qualifies applicants, including mining Emory's applicant tracking system (ATS) iCIMS and leveraging vendor tool databases, tools and lists; cold calls, as necessary.
• Focuses on diversity outreach and assists in ensuring applicant pools have a diverse candidate slate for consideration.
• Composes employment advertisements and contacts appropriate advertising sources, as needed.
• Maintains required records and documentation to ensure OFCCP and DOL EEO compliance. - Advises and adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintains required documentation to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable regulations. Per
• forms related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field and two years of recruitment sourcing experience, preferably in a staffing/recruiting agency or in-house human resources recruiting function.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience with recruitment sourcing models including an integrated CRM.
• Proven track record of strategic customer service.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work. 

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Job Description:

• The Contact Tracer interviews students diagnosed with COVID-19, and calls all Emory student contacts of anyone diagnosed with COVID-19, determines exposure, assesses symptoms, refers for testing according to established protocols, and provides them with instructions for isolation or quarantine.
• Maintains ongoing communication with contacts to assess symptoms, ensure compliance with quarantine, and determine social support needs and/or handle reporting of issues that arise.
• Completes data entry tasks and reporting for each case.
• Complies with Department training regarding confidential information related to personal information.
• Work hours may vary and will include evenings and weekends.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualification:

• A bachelor's or advanced degree, with experience in public health, research interviewing, and sciences is preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English clearly and concisely.
• Fluency in a second or multiple languages would be a plus.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and independent work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress.
• Sound judgment and ability to problem solve required.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with computers and data entry into electronic tracking systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

100% Remote Work

The Emory University Library Services division is seeking a part-time (20-hours/week) User Services Assistant to assume responsibilities for maintaining the order and appearance of library collections, especially the book and journal stacks, during nights and weekends.

The User Services Assistant will be required to have a flexibility with their schedule, as they will be alternating shifts with another part-time employee; opening or closing on the weekend and working the closing shift during the week.

The libraries hours are listed below. 

Sunday: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 11:00 pm

Friday: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Reporting to the Associate Director, the User Services Assistant will work closely with Information Desk Associates and other Information Desk staff. General direction is provided by the Sr. Information Desk Specialist for evenings and weekends.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs a variety of routine tasks associated with providing specific user services for the university and external community (e.g. circulating materials, verifying user status, communicating library policies, and organizing materials for public use) using a knowledge of on-line databases.
• Accurately shelving library materials, ensuring that stacks and study areas are neat and orderly, participating in Library closing procedures, assisting library users in locating materials, collecting and compiling statistics to represent stacks activities.
• Assist in monitoring library spaces for compliance with University established protocols.
• Provide Information Desk coverage for colleagues during breaks and provide user-assistance with basic circulation procedures.
• Assists users to locate library materials using Library Search (online catalog).
• Responds to requests from university and external users for information and circulation transactions.
• Communicates library policies/procedures to user community.
• Organizes materials for shelving or prepares materials for loan, reserves or other user services. Collects fines/fees. Maintains required record-keeping.
• Provides direction to student staff members.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities & Duties include:

• Surveys the Health Sciences Center Library website to stay aware of resources and services.
• Learns about specific resources or software, as directed.
• Assists with library closing procedures and conducts regular “walk-throughs” of library space to assure library maintains neat condition and safe environment.

  • Collects, straightens and picks up library materials.

    Arranges library materials on book trucks or in re-shelving areas; reshelves in proper order.

     

  • Shelf-reads collections and maintains proper arrangement on shelves; search for missing or lost volumes.

     

  • Attaches security strips.

     

  • Completes statistics forms.

• Maintains and distributes InfoDesk supplies; prepares photocopies of flyers, forms, and class hand-outs.
• Enters data for gate statistics.
• Assists with computer workstations and related equipment by re-supplying paper for printers, cleaning keyboards and monitors as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of college.
• One year of related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
• College degree

ADDITIONAL LIBRARY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to accurately sort materials in NLM call number order (alphanumeric) and alphabetically by title.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures and to prioritize work activities.
• Ability to maintain a regular work schedule, primarily evenings and weekends.
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to work cooperatively with other staff.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work; lifting up to 20 pounds and pushing full shelving cart (about 300 pounds).
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, bend while reshelving materials.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to compile statistics.
• Ability to give accurate, precise directions.
• Basic computer skills, and ability to use email.

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.

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The Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH) is a leading center for public health research and
education in the United States at Emory University. The School provides its researchers and
collaborators with a High Performance Computing (HPC) environment to aid in the pursuit of
large-scale, scientific computational tasks. This environment consists of a 72-node HPC
Linux-based cluster, with over 2200 cores and 1 Petabyte of data storage. We are seeking a Linux systems administrator to join our team. In this role, the sysadmin will support both end-users with technical problem solving and general cluster usage as well as HPC systems monitoring and maintenance. With a focus on scientific computation in support of cutting-edge research, there are many learning opportunities in a steadily growing environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Plans and implements one or more muli-platform operating systems, utilities, and related software to meet organizational needs.
• May be responsible for applications on dedicated servers.
• Ensures the availability, integrity and reliability of assigned systems.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Providing solutions to issues reported by RSPH’s community of HPC users in a timely manner.
• Systems administration of HPC servers and services as a member of a team.
• Management of physical hardware in on-premise datacenter.
• Requires occasional on-site presence, lifting and reaching into tight spaces.
• Learning and keeping current with HPC technologies, such as job-scheduling and parallel file system management.
• Intermediate shell programming ability required.
• Ability to lift 1U servers (approx. 50 lbs) for installation and servicing required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of operating systems analysis/administration experience OR a bachelor's degree and three years of operating systems analysis/administration experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably with a scientific computing or Data Science
  emphasis.
• 2 or more years of Linux systems experience, including:
  - Extensive command-line systems administration/use.
  - LDAP, user and group account administration.
  - Building (from source code), installing, maintaining and troubleshooting application-level Linux and scientific software.
  - Installation of Linux operating system on a variety of hardware platforms.
  - Use of various Linux package management systems.
  - Linux file system management and networking stack.
• Experience with bash shell and an additional scripting language like Python or php preferred.
• Familiarity with containerization, such as Singularity, preferred.
• Experience with applications such as R, Numpy/Pandas, and MATLAB preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, with intent to return to an Emory University location in the future.  Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

The School of Nursing's Director of Clinical Placement will direct, create, and implement processes and guidelines for practicum placements.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Recruit clinical sites to include the identification of new opportunities and will evaluate the appropriateness of potential, new and current clinical sites.
• Will collaborate and consult with course coordinators and program directors to determine the educational requirements for clinical experiences for nursing students.
• Serves as liaison between the School of Nursing (SON) and clinical sites to initiate and expedite clinical contracts, agreements, and adjunct faculty appointments.
• Creates, maintains and updates annually a clinical site evaluations database.
• Monitors SON compliance with agency requests and regulations.
• Serves as SON representative at appropriate external meetings regarding clinical placements to include hospital update, placement meetings, residency program, etc.
• Identify and coordinate site visits to agencies/practices/other sites which may be able to provide additional clinical placements for students.
• Supervise staff and students.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of supervisory/leadership experience in a related field.
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff and must have strong leadership and management skills, including project management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and computer skills are required including proficiency with related systems and Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia and in good standing.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Needed Immediately-an expericed Senior Accounting professional to join a team responsible for anpanding grant project.  Candidates will have proven experience as independant contributors and adept in payment processing, procurment and resource managemen tracking system.

Not to exceed 30 hours/week. Approximately 6 months.

Job Description:

• Performs routine and complex accounting activities requiring knowledge of systems, independent judgment and ability to respond accordingly.
• Oversees activity on various accounts.
• Analyzes past and current data and prepares expense projections and operational forecasts.
• Assists with audits.
• Designs and generates routine ad hoc reports and graphs.
• May maintain grants and assist with budgets. Coordinates computer operations.
• Conceptualizes projects and follows through.
• May provide direction to less experienced staff concerning accounting issues.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and three years of professional accounting experience
• OR equivalent combination of experience, education and training. 

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, with intent to return to an Emory University location in the future.  Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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This is a part time (32 hours a week) regular status (benefits eligible) role. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides administrative support for one of the following (or a combination): general management, a research environment or a specific program.
• 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:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and five years of clerical or secretarial experience, or a bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency with various personal computer software applications. 

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

Building Services Worker - Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire Opportunity: Start Date January 3, and 4, 2022.

Shifts Available:

• Monday - Friday, 3 PM - 11:30 PM
• Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30 PM - 7 AM (highest volume of openings)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs routine, standardized building services within assigned building or area of Campus Life: Emory Student Center, Alumni University Center, Campus Life Pavilion, and Cox Hall.
• Provides building services within assigned area which normally include emptying of trash receptacles, dusting, spot cleaning, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, and food service areas (front of house and back of house), restocking supplies, dust, damp or wet mopping; sweeping and vacuuming.
• Operates and maintains power equipment which may include carpet vacuums, canister and tank vacuums, wide-area vacuums, backpack vacuums, spot cleaning machines, and other powered equipment.
• Maintains building/storage closets, tools, and equipment in a clean, orderly condition.
• Utilizes prescribed safety equipment as required.
• Utilizes chemicals and supplies in a safe and prescribed manner.
• Responds to work requests from building operations and the department's service request system.
• On occasion, may be responsible for ballroom and meeting room setups, and audio/visual support.
• Typical setups activities include setting tables, chairs, and miscellaneous support items order from Emory's staging department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent, and one year of related experience. This job requires basic skills in delivery of building services including operation of cleaning equipment and use of cleaning supplies.

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.

The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public or private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Associate Director of Finance Compliance is responsible for all Carter Center financial compliance matters, including policies and procedures, internal control design, testing and auditing, financial risk management, and training. The Associate Director must remain current on all U.S. government requirements and serve as the subject matter expert for the organization. Compliance work will cover both headquarters and field office financial activity. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required. This position reports to the Vice President, Finance.

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for overseeing all financial policies and procedures at headquarters, coordinating updates on a routine basis, and drafting policies and procedures as needed, with a strong focus on financial policies and procedures related to U.S. government funding and procurement regulations and requirements.
• Provides guidance to all field offices around local financial policies and procedures and provides oversight to ensure that local policies are in line with headquarters and with other considerations such as local legal requirements.
• Reviews all agreements that carry financial compliance requirements, including donor agreements, subaward agreements to third party partners, and vendor contracts, among others.
• Identifies and communicates compliance risks in agreements and coordinates response within Finance and other departments as needed.
• Maintains up-to-date and advanced knowledge of U.S. Government regulations related to assistance (cooperative agreements and grants) and acquisition (contracts), including the Code of Federal Regulations as well as department-specific regulations and guidance within USAID, the U.S. State Department, and other agencies as needed.
• Additionally, maintains knowledge around other bilateral and multilateral donor award requirements.
• Participates in all organization-wide Risk Management reviews and assessments with a focus on all financial-related risks.
• Coordinates response to identified financial risks, including developing or enhancing risk mitigation strategies at headquarters and in the field.
• Responsible for the design and maintenance of all audit programs around internal control work.
• Inclusive of both headquarters control testing as well as field office control testing.
• Coordinates with financial management and other departments as needed to identify the appropriate audit performer (internal vs. external), the timing, and the nature of the work to be performed.
• External work may include testing in support of the annual financial statement audit, grant or project-specific audits, and agreed-upon procedures related to fraud or other specific testing.
• Internal work may include specific control-related testing at headquarters as well as broad-based and specific control testing at field offices.
• Performs testing personally at headquarters and in the field as needed.
• Analyzes and communicates findings both in specific terms and in the aggregate to financial management.
• Coordinates and assists the Development department, as needed, with compliance issues related to specific funding agreements across the complete agreement lifespan from pre-award to post-award compliance.
• Coordinates efforts with the Director - Finance & Controller and the Director - Program Finance, as well as with Development, Overseas Operations and programs as needed.
• Represents Finance on compliance related matters routinely and as needed.
• Designs, implements, and leads training programs around financial compliance processes and tools for the benefit of financial and non-financial staff and consultants.
• Training will include audit design and performance as well as more basic financial controls and processes.
• Maintains files of all compliance-related documents, including control testing and auditing as well as analysis and communication to management.
• Maintains professional growth by participating in educational programs and professional organizations and activities to maintain knowledge of national and international trends and to promote leading edge performance and expertise.
• Provides supervision and management of the financial compliance unit.
• Ultimately responsible for all work product created and managed by this unit and the level of customer service provided to other areas at the Center.
• Attends meetings representing the work team as needed.
• Travels to Carter Center field offices on an as-needed basis.
• Performs related responsibilities as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of experience in financial compliance and financial management, including experience with U.S. government financial regulations, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of U.S. Government regulations, including government-wide and agency-specific regulations is necessary.
• Experience with U.S. government, bilateral and multilateral funding agreements is strongly preferred.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interpret, apply, and communicate complex regulations, provisions, policies, and procedures is necessary.
• Experience with large, broad-based global accounting systems is preferred.
• International work experience a plus.
• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of work products is required.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work.  Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public or private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Program Finance is responsible for financial accounting and reporting of all programs at The Carter Center. This includes management and supervision of the financial operations of multiple field offices, and supervision of financial staff at headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required. This position reports to the Vice President, Finance.

FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Maintains supervision of all financial aspects related to grant management through the full grant life cycle. This includes:
  • A) review and sign grant proposal budgets
  • B) review and provide feedback on all donor grant agreements
  • C) define the monthly close process and ensure accuracy and timeliness
  • D) coordinate donor compliance matters with the financial compliance unit
  • E) review and sign donor financial reports
  • F) oversee grant close-out procedures - both external and internal - including managing all document retention
• Supervises all types of program budgeting.
• Regarding the annual plan and budget process for programs, defines the calendar for the process as well as oversees production of documents and coordinates with Programs and Development to finalize with the VP-Finance.
• Budget types also include project budgets prepared on an ad hoc basis outside of the annual budget process as well as project-level proposal budgets for submission to external donors.
• Ultimate signature authority for budgets and financial reports rests with this position unless otherwise required by a donor.
• Maintains awareness of all compliance-related concerns, including donor-imposed restrictions (from the US government, foreign governments, and other donors such as foundations, etc.), FASB requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
• Coordinates oversight of compliance matters with the financial compliance unit and work with the program finance teams to apply any identified improvements or corrections.
• In-depth knowledge of US government regulations is a priority.
• Unique requirements may relate to procurement, auditing, reporting, travel, matching, et al. Oversees the production of all external and internal program financial reporting.
• External financial reports include routine and ad hoc donor reports for which this position has ultimate signature authority.
• Internal financial reports include standard monthly reports for program leadership and senior management as well as ad hoc reporting requested by senior management, including expense forecasting.
• Assists the VP-Finance in the design and creation of new reports and reporting tools as needed.
• Responsible for planning and executing the mid-year annual plan and budget review process.
• In all cases, provides the analysis and interpretation necessary to provide accurate and timely information to all external and internal parties related to current and historical program activities.
• Supervises all requests for program financial support arising from all external and internal audit requests.
• External audit requests come from donor-required audits of specific grants or projects as well as the centralized organizational audits. These will be coordinated through the Director of Finance.
• Internal audit requests result from routine or ad hoc work programs designed by the financial compliance unit and the Director of Finance. Provision will typically include coordination with key field office staff.
• Oversees all financial matters for overseas field offices. Responsibilities include:
  • A) oversight of the electronic financial accounting software utilized by each field office
  • B) management of treasury functions including opening/closing of accounts, funds transfers, and exchange rate fluctuations
  • C) the design and management of the financial control environment - all field financial policy and procedures manuals
  • D) the design and oversight of all training around systems and processes
  • E) the monthly financial close process
  • F) other general financial oversight as needed around field advances, inventory, and local liabilities
  • G) the design and execution of all routine control testing of field financial transactions and processes on an annual basis (in coordination with the financial compliance unit)
• Manages the use of the Center's global accounting system by all field offices as well as any additional systems used to supplement the primary global system. Ongoing work includes:
  • A) assessment of the performance of field staff interacting with these systems
  • B) design of systems improvements in key areas such as grant management and financial reporting
  • C) design training for employees in headquarters and field offices
  • D) monitor all program financial reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintains all financial related policies and procedures for all field offices and ensures alignment with related HQ policies and procedures.
• Provides input to all HQ financial policies and procedures as well as non-financial policies and procedures as needed.
• Designs training for staff at headquarters and in the field on existing financial policies and procedures.
• Provides supervision and management of the two program finance work teams representing the Peace and Health programs.
• Ultimately responsible for all work product created and managed by these teams and the level of customer service provided to other areas at the Center.
• Also works closely with other units at the Center, including program staff, development, and the Office of Overseas Operations.
• Works closely with the VP-Finance.
• Attends meetings representing the work team as needed.
• Maintains professional growth and development of self and department staff by identifying educational/training programs, professional organizations, activities, and resources to maintain knowledge of national trends and to promote leading edge expertise.
• Training on US government regulations is a priority.
• This position requires travel to international field offices on an as-needed basis.
• Performs related responsibilities as needed.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and ten years of related financial experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with the development of grant budget proposals, grant management and managing international teams is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional certifications encouraged.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in finance and administration required.
• Supervisory experience necessary, in addition to experience with operational policy formulation and assessment, comprehensive accounting and budgeting skills, overseas and project management experience and good understanding of issues affecting developing countries in which programs operate.
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or French desirable. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department of work.  Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.