Senior Administrative Assistant (ETS) | Temporary

Discover Your Career at Emory University:

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as an individual contributor using independent discretion and judgment.
• May supervise administrative functions.
• Completes special assignments requiring collecting, organizing, and analyzing data which may be the basis for significant decisions.
• Assists in preparing budgets, provides advice regarding budget projects, and monitors expenses.
• Performs complex assignments and resolves issues and problems referred by staff or the supervisor.
• Ability to perform all administrative tasks assigned to lower-level administrative roles.
• Answers phones and greets visitors according to departmental procedure; screen calls and takes messages or refers caller to appropriate staff member.
• Greets visitors in a courteous manner, establishes needs and refers to appropriate staff.
• Establishes procedures and processes for setting up, organizing, and maintaining various departmental files.
• Retrieves appropriate information upon request for internal and external use.
• Arranges and schedules appointments, meetings, and domestic and/or international travel for one or several executives; prioritizes requests for meetings; arranges itinerary; prepares expense reports; and prepares executives for daily activities.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings and/or special events; reserves facilities, arranges for equipment and materials; arranges for speakers, refreshments or meals; develops agendas; arranges seating.
• Receives and reviews incoming correspondence.
• Reviews outgoing mail for consistency and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Types correspondence, reports and/or manuscripts.
• Prepares charts and graphs for reports and presentations.
• Operates standard office equipment including telephones, copiers, fax machines, and computers.
• Gathers, reviews, verifies and consolidates data for preparing and monitoring unit/department budget and budget variances.
• May provide guidance or direct the work of clerical, secretarial or other designated employees.
• May distribute work assignments.
• May train employees and provide input to performance evaluations and other employee transactions.
• Initiates and processes employee transactions after review and approval.
• Assists in investigating employee issues or concerns; determines appropriate course of action.
• Interprets departmental policies and procedures for lower-level employees; refers employees to appropriate area for interpretation of organizational policies.
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Designs and generates regular or special reports and/or statistics after collecting, analyzing and organizing data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required, bachelor's degree Preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressive related experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education/experience may be considered.

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.

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, 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. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.