Administrative Assistant - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Administrative Assistant - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Job Number 155990 Job Type Regular Full-Time Division Emory College Department ECAS : Ctr Contmplative Science Job Category Administrative and Business Support Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor Remote Work Classification Primarily On Campus Health and Safety Information Not Applicable

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Description

Administrative Assistants provide administrative support for one or more of the following : general management, a research environment or a specific program.

KEY 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS :

The Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics at Emory University seeks a highly organized, service-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the scaling of its CBCT® (Cognitively Based Compassion Training) program and its new global digital learning platform that makes CBCT more accessible to diverse audiences across languages and regions.

This role ensures a smooth and responsive experience for users worldwide, while providing essential administrative, logistical, and communications support for client services operations.

Client Support & Communication

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

NOTE : Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone : 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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