Administrative Assistant - Master's in Development Practice (MDP) Program ( Laney Graduate School)

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Description

Provides administrative support for one of the following (or a combination): general management, a research environment or a specific program.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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 filing systems. Oversees ordering and maintenance of office supplies. May supervise or direct the work of support staff and/or students.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

JOB SUMMARY

The MDP Administrative Assistant supports Team MDP (Director, Associate Director, Assistant Director) in organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of the program, including financial management, human resource management, maintenance of databases and records, and communications, particularly in program operations. A strong work ethic, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work on multiple fronts and in a fast-paced environment is key to being successful in this position.

JOB DUTIES 

Financial Management: 50%

• Assists in planning, administering, and monitoring program expenses.
• Monitors expense charged to operational, instructional, and international field practicum.
• Processes payment requests and journal entries for invoices, funds transfers, honoraria, and wire transfers.
• Processes student funding for international field practicums and reviews related expense reports; contributes to development of materials and training related to student funding.
• Reviews and processes expense reports for MDP leadership and staff.
• May manage research grants held by MDP faculty.

Operations: 50%

• Processes student employee hires and temporary instructor and faculty hires.
• Liaise with Emory Human Resources liaison to ensure compliance with human resource policies, and with LGS Human Resources to facilitate hiring and record-keeping.
• Coordinates organization of outreach, recruitment, and student/alumni engagement.
• Maintains program’s archival records (electronic and paper filing systems).
• Supports management of frequently used listservs and platforms.
• Research and monitors Emory University policies to ensure compliance.
• Anticipates and coordinates office space and supply needs.
• Responds to email and phone calls promptly and professionally.
• Support day-to-day office operations.
• Provides other administrative support as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent and five years of clerical or secretarial experience, or a bachelor's degree. Proficiency with various personal computer software applications. Positions in this classification may require keyboarding skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree and at least two years of clerical or secretarial experience.

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.

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