The Carter Center: Administrative Assistant, Operations
About The Position
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 and 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. Summary: The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support in various capacities including general managementor specific programs. The Administrative Assistant’s tasks will ensure office activities comply with company policies and procedures. While this position will report to the Chief Operating Officer, it will also provide support to other operational units such as People Operations & Programs, Internal Communications, Education Programs, Events Services, and Facilities Services. FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Administrative Assistants provide administrative support for one or more of the following: general management, a research environment or a specific program. Provides administrative support for one or more of the following: 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 files and documents. Oversees ordering and maintenance of office supplies. May supervise or direct the work of support staff and/or students. Performs related responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or equivalency of a high school diploma and five years of administrative experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Experience with collaborations tools (OneDrive, Zoom, Teams, and/or others).
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with World Travel/Concur & Unit4.
- Must be detail oriented and have strong writing and grammar skills.
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, exhibits a cordial demeanor, and has strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Must possess good judgment skills.
Responsibilities
- Provides administrative support for one or more of the following: 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 files and documents.
- Oversees ordering and maintenance of office supplies.
- May supervise or direct the work of support staff and/or students.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
