Operations Specialist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is seeking an Operations Specialist to support business operations within the Department of Pediatrics: Marcus Center Division. This role involves identifying and resolving issues, composing and editing communication materials, researching and compiling information for presentations, and potentially participating in budget preparation and monitoring expenses. The specialist will also design and prepare reports, recommend process improvements, and may represent the business unit externally. Key administrative duties include developing meeting materials, managing calendars, handling logistics for meetings and events, organizing archives, and responding to correspondence. The position also serves as a liaison to stakeholders, researching issues and facilitating actions to communicate information or resolve concerns.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications or a related field and three years of office administration, project management and/or budget management experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Proficiency with various personal computer software applications.
Ability to use various systems to support business operations.

Responsibilities

Supports business operations within the Department of Pediatrics: Marcus Center Division.
Identifies and works to resolve issues.
Composes, writes and edits communication materials.
Researches and compiles information for presentations.
May participate in the preparation of department or project budgets; may monitor expenses or accounts.
Designs and prepares reports.
Recommends and implements process improvements for business operations activities.
May represent the business unit through interaction with constituencies outside the unit.
Develops and prepares meeting materials and agendas for one or more executives.
Maintains calendars and prioritizes meeting requests.
Handles logistics for meetings and special events.
Organizes and archives meeting materials for future reference.
Reviews and responds to emails and correspondence; refers requests to colleagues, as appropriate.
Serves as a liaison to key stakeholders and business partners; researches issues and determines and facilitates appropriate actions to communicate information or resolve concerns, as needed.
Performs related responsibilities as required.