Overview

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 diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• With minimal supervision, provides administrative support for the Chair of an academic or basic research department or for an Assistant Vice President.
• Oversees office operations and ensures office activities comply with policies and procedures.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports and financial statements.
• Develops and maintains spreadsheets.
• Initiates, processes and maintains records and invoices.
• Keeps manager informed of account status, authorizes expenditures and identifies cost effective alternatives.
• Maintains calendar, prepares daily schedule and prioritizes meeting requests for manager(s).
• Ensures manager is appropriately prepared for daily activities.
• Coordinates, attends, prepares materials for and/or takes minutes at meetings and special events.
• Prepares charts and graphs for reports and presentations.
• Reviews incoming correspondence and identifies items of special interest to manager or others.
• Screens items that can be routinely handled and prepares appropriate responses.
• Based on a knowledge of the manager's views, composes and edits correspondence, reports and manuscripts under minimal guidance.
• May take dictation or transcribe from a machine.
• Maintains various databases and/or spreadsheets.
• Sets up and organizes filing systems.
• Answers, screens and routes incoming telephone calls.
• May supervise or direct the work of other administrative clerical/secretarial employees.
• Oversees ordering and maintenance of office supplies and forms.
• May coordinate domestic or foreign travel arrangements.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:

• Personnel: Assist with hiring for faculty, staff and students and onboarding of new employees
• Event Coordination: Faculty meetings, general seminars visitor talks, etc. to include planning, publicity, travel arrangements etc.
• Faculty Recruitment Search Logistics: Arranging meetings, zoom minutes, candidate interview coord. etc.
• Dept. Operations: Handle main phone lines, mailroom/FedEx, ordering supplies, building maintenance, repair request, copier, facilities, etc., parking validation passes, key requests, phones and data port request.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and six years of secretarial or administrative support experience OR a bachelor's degree and one year of experience.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in business management, office management, admin. assistant, etc.
• At least 3 years of administrative assistant work
• Familiarity with the Emory system

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.

Additional Details

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, 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. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.