Administrative Assistant

Emory University

. Provide administrative support for the Master's in Development Practice program .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities, including financial administration, human resources processes, and effective communication. Proficient in managing program operations, logistics, and compliance with institutional policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Administrative SupportFinancial AdministrationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyDatabase ManagementHuman Resources Coordination

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Hard Skills

Budget MonitoringInvoice ProcessingGrant Application PreparationCalendar ManagementReport Preparation

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelOneDriveZoomMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Emory PoliciesProgram OperationsClerical ExperienceStudent EngagementEvent Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support for the Master's in Development Practice program
Coordinate day-to-day program operations, financial administration, human resources processes, database and records management, communications, and logistics
Ensure office activities comply with Emory policies and procedures
Respond to telephone calls, emails, correspondence, and routine inquiries
Maintain calendars and prioritize meeting requests
Prepare forms, grant applications, correspondence, reports, charts, graphs, and presentations
Schedule meetings and special events and manage related logistics
Process invoices, payment requests, journal entries, funds transfers, honoraria, wire transfers, expense reports, and reimbursements
Monitor budgets, grants, program expenses, and account status
Plan and coordinate travel arrangements
Maintain databases, spreadsheets, archival records, files, and documents
Process student employee, temporary/visiting instructor, and faculty hires
Liaise with Emory and Laney Graduate School Human Resources
Coordinate outreach, recruitment, student/alumni engagement, admissions, events, catering, guest lists, office supplies, and space needs
Support listservs, platforms, training materials, and day-to-day office operations
Report to the Assistant Director of Academics and Operations

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 such as OneDrive, Zoom, and Teams
Position tasks are generally required to be performed in person at an Emory University location
Must be able to work without visa sponsorship
Occasional work outside standard business hours may be required
Preferred: bachelor's degree and two to three years of clerical or secretarial experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work-from-home day options may be granted at department discretion
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Access to university programs and facilities without discrimination