Administrative Assistant – Digestive Diseases

Emory University

Administrative Assistant supporting Emory University’s Digestive Diseases department. Managing calendars, reports, budgets, records, meetings, travel, and office operations.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with collaboration tools. Skilled in managing schedules, budgets, and correspondence while ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

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Administrative SupportMicrosoft Office ProficiencyBudget ManagementMeeting CoordinationData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementReport PreparationGrant Application CompletionExpense ReportingDatabase Maintenance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelOneDriveZoomTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Administrative ProceduresOffice ComplianceResearch EnvironmentEvent LogisticsCost-Effective Solutions

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 management meeting requests
Review incoming correspondence and prepare routine responses
Complete forms, grant applications, and program correspondence as needed
Prepare charts and graphs for reports and presentations
Create and edit scientific, programmatic, and departmental reports
Schedule meetings and manage logistics for meetings and special events
Prepare materials for meetings and special events
Initiate, process, and maintain records and invoices
Keep management apprised of account status and identify cost-effective solutions
Monitor or maintain budgets and grants and prepare expense reports and reimbursements
Plan and coordinate travel arrangements
Maintain databases and spreadsheets, analyze data, and generate reports
Establish and organize files and documents
Oversee ordering and maintenance of office supplies
Supervise or direct support staff and/or students as needed
Perform related responsibilities as required

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, Teams, and/or others
Tasks generally required to be performed in person at an Emory University location

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