Program Assistant (NGO) - The Carter Center (ETS) | Temporary

Emory • Atlanta, GA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Carter Center is seeking a temporary Program Assistant to provide administrative and logistical support for projects, initiatives, and programs within an NGO environment. This role will assist assigned managers and team members with various tasks, including calendar management, correspondence, travel arrangements, contract and budget drafting, financial document processing, meeting organization, data management, and research. The Program Assistant will also serve as an administrator for work products with other departments and liaise with project consultants and field office staff. This position may involve supervising work-study students and volunteers.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of administrative experience.
• Proficiency with various personal computer software applications.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• All non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and logistical support for projects, initiatives, and programs within an NGO environment.
• Assists assigned managers and team members by maintaining calendars, receiving and composing communications as correspondence, and replies to inquiries.
• Handles preparations, scheduling, logistics, and other various requirements for domestic and international travel.
• Drafts contracts, budgets, and donor reports with direction from manager.
• Processes financial documents including contracts, expense reports, invoices, etc.
• Writes routine reports and correspondence, and assists with the development of project/program materials.
• Organizes meetings and events.
• Works with and maintains data management and filing for projects/program.
• Serves as an administrator of work product with other programs/departments, i.e. finance, program development, public information, etc.
• Liaises and communicates with project consultants and field office staff, providing logistical and administrative support, as directed.
• Conducts research and provides support to one or more staff members in regards to project and programmatic efforts.
• May supervise work study students and volunteers.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
• Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination.
• Emory University complies with 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 (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).
• Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree