Administrative Assistant

Emory University

. Provide administrative support for general management, a research environment, or a specific program .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeAtlanta • Georgia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in managing budgets, travel arrangements, and office logistics. Skilled in maintaining compliance with policies and procedures while effectively coordinating meetings and events.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Administrative SupportBudget ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyMeeting CoordinationData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Budget DevelopmentData AnalysisReport PreparationGrant ApplicationsCalendar Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelOneDriveZoomTeams

Industry Keywords

Administrative ProceduresOffice ComplianceEvent LogisticsRecord MaintenanceCorrespondence Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support for general management, a research environment, or a specific program
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 and prepare routine responses
Complete forms, grant applications, and program correspondence as needed
Prepare charts, graphs, reports, presentations, and scientific or programmatic documents
Schedule meetings and handle logistics for meetings and special events
Prepare meeting and event materials
Initiate, process, and maintain records and invoices
Monitor account status, identify cost-effective solutions, and authorize expenditures as applicable
Monitor or maintain budgets and grants, assist with budget development, and prepare expense reports and reimbursements
Plan and coordinate travel arrangements
Maintain databases and spreadsheets; analyze data and generate associated reports as needed
Establish and organize files and documents
Oversee ordering and maintenance of office supplies
Supervise or direct support staff and/or students as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalency of a high school diploma and five years of administrative experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Experience with collaboration tools (OneDrive, Zoom, Teams, and/or others)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Emory University equal opportunity employment protections
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion