Administrative Assistant (ETS) | Temporary

Emory • Atlanta, GA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Administrative Assistants provide administrative support for one or more of the following: general management, a research environment, or a specific program. This temporary position supports office operations and management by handling communications, calendars, correspondence, reports, meetings, financial records, travel, databases, filing systems, and office supplies. Position tasks are generally performed in person at an Emory University location. Remote-work-from-home days may be granted at department discretion, and Emory reserves the right to change remote-work status with notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent combined with five years of administrative support or secretarial experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as OneDrive, Zoom, Teams, or others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure office activities comply with Emory policies and procedures.
• Respond to incoming telephone calls.
• Maintain calendars and prioritize meeting requests for management.
• Review incoming correspondence, identify items of special interest to management, handle routine correspondence, and prepare appropriate responses.
• Complete forms, grant applications, and correspondence associated with programs, as needed.
• Prepare charts and graphs for reports and presentations.
• Create and edit scientific, programmatic, or other reports associated with the department's primary business.
• Schedule meetings and handle logistics for meetings and special events.
• Prepare materials for meetings and special events.
• Initiate, process, and maintain records and invoices.
• Keep management apprised of account status, identify cost-effective solutions, and potentially authorize expenditures.
• Monitor or maintain budgets and grants, assist with budget development, and prepare related expense reports and reimbursements, as needed.
• Plan and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Maintain databases and spreadsheets; analyze data and design or generate associated reports, as needed.
• Establish and organize filing systems.
• Oversee ordering and maintenance of office supplies.
• Supervise or direct the work of support staff and/or students, as needed.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers