Administrative Assistant

Cherokee Federal

Administrative Assistant II providing comprehensive support to the Asthma and Air Quality Branch within DEHSP. Handling day-to-day activities and ensuring efficient execution of administrative processes.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate day-to-day administrative activities in support of branch operations
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics for internal and external engagements
Prepare meeting agendas, materials, and track action items and follow-ups
Coordinate federal travel arrangements in accordance with CDC guidelines, including travel authorizations and vouchers
Support conference, meeting, and event logistics as needed
Maintain organized records, files, and documentation in compliance with CDC and HHS standards
Assist with preparation, formatting, and review of reports, correspondence, and presentations
Track administrative tasks, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure timely completion
Support workflow coordination across multiple stakeholders and task areas
Assist with onboarding activities and administrative processes for staff
Serve as a point of contact for administrative inquiries and coordinate follow-ups with internal and external partners
Support program tracking and reporting activities as needed
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all administrative deliverables
Support process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and organization of administrative functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent relevant experience)
Minimum of 2–5 years of administrative or program support experience
Experience supporting federal or government environments preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with federal travel processes or systems preferred
Familiarity with records management and compliance-driven environments preferred
Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time benefits include Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

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Hard Skills & Tools

administrative supportprogram supportrecords managementfederal travel processesreport preparationmeeting coordinationlogistics coordinationcompliance documentationprocess improvementcalendar management

Soft Skills

organizational skillstime managementcommunication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesattention to detailteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitycustomer servicefollow-up coordination

Certifications

Associate’s degreeBachelor’s degreepre-employment qualifications