Executive Administrative Assistant - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University seeks an Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Dean's Office with high-level administrative tasks. The successful candidate will manage schedules, coordinate travel, and prepare communications while demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time position requires a bachelor's degree and relevant experience, ideally in higher education.

Qualifications

• 3 years of office administration or senior secretarial experience required.
• Must be able to type 60 accurate words per minute.
• Preference for experience in higher education with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Handles meeting logistics and prepares budgets and proposals.
• Maintains executive calendars and coordinates travel arrangements.
• Develops recommendations and action plans to address operational issues.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Personal Computer Software Applications

Job description

Executive Administrative Assistant - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

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Description

The Executive Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the highest level of administration within the organization, primarily consisting of board-approved or reviewed executives and central senior academic and administrative deans reporting to the Provost or Dean of the School of Medicine. Examples are limited to a Dean of a College or School, Vice President, President or Chief Executive Officer of an affiliate, etc.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handles meeting and conference logistics; prepares and monitors budgets and project proposals; researches and compiles information for reports and presentations, including chart and graph preparation; manages office preparations.
• Maintains calendar for one or several executives and ensures appropriate preparation for daily activities; may coordinate domestic or foreign travel arrangements.
• Reviews incoming correspondences to executive and forwards appropriately or, based on a knowledge of recipient's views, may respond for them.
• Leads meetings addressing specific operational issues and develops recommendations and action plans towards their resolution.
• Assists in the administration and interpretation of policies and procedures for the organization and department.
• May supervise and schedule clerical and secretarial staff, initiates paperwork for employee transactions, and assists in investigating and resolving employee issues or concerns.
• May act as a spokesperson for departmental inquiries.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications or a related field and three years of office administration or senior secretarial experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Previous experience with various personal computer software applications.
• Positions in this classification may require the ability to type or keyboard 60 accurate words per minute.
  
  

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• The Executive Assistant to the Emory College Dean plays a critical role in managing the daily operations of the Dean’s Office. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Executive Assistant provides high- level administrative support to both the Dean and Chief of Staff—strategically managing schedules, coordinating complex travel, preparing detailed briefings in consultation with the appropriate offices, and ensuring smooth communication across internal and external constituencies.
• This position requires an individual who is highly organized, solutions-oriented, and able to anticipate the Dean’s needs. A successful candidate must be confident, discreet, and comfortable respectfully challenging ideas in pursuit of the best outcomes.
• The role is primarily in-person, on Emory’s main campus.
• Preference will be given to those applicants with experience in higher education working with senior university leadership.
• Along with your application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.
  
  

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: [phone] (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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's advance notice is preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Higher Education

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