Emory University · 1 month ago
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Dean - Emory School of Law
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. The Executive Administrative Assistant will manage the effective operation of the dean’s office, participate in strategic planning, and ensure the execution of priorities and projects for the school.
E-LearningEducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Collaborates with other senior leadership in the day-to-day law school operations, including providing direction to staff
Maintains dean’s calendar to ensure strategic and efficient scheduling of the dean’s time and ensure appropriate preparation for daily activities
Writes letters and other documents; drafts or edits emails; collects and analyzes information, and initiates communications. Based on knowledge of dean’s views and preferences, may respond on behalf of the dean
Coordinates domestic and international travel arrangements
In coordination with other Senior Leadership members, supervises administrative staff
Delegates work and tasks as appropriate to ensure effective operation of the office
Works collaboratively with the dean's direct reports to ensure execution of priorities and projects for the school, and to identify and resolve obstacles to the prompt resolution of major issues and decisions of direct interest to the dean
Alerts the dean when important deadlines for key decisions and correspondence are due
Prepares and monitors the dean’s office budgets and project proposals
Ensures timely and accurate completion of key projects and proposals as designated by the dean
Acts as the liaison between the dean and other stakeholders
Uses independent judgment to determine the importance of urgent inquiries to the office
Ensures that the dean has all materials necessary to support scheduled activities
Takes the lead on planning and executing staff meetings
Takes minutes at Faculty Meetings and finalizes minutes in a timely manner; codifies and follows through on action items
Collaborates with Advancement & Alumni Engagement on events, constituent visits, and travel
Qualification
Required
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 software applications
The ability to type or keyboard 60 accurate words per minute
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated independent judgment in setting priorities for the office
Ability to work with culturally diverse constituencies and have sensitivity in relating to people
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task and work effectively with competing deadlines
Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed to support the dean and Emory Law
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information through the use of discretion
Preferred
Juris Doctor, Juris Master, Master of Business Administration, Master of Higher Education Administration, or a similar advanced degree
Prior higher education work experience, especially working with graduate and/or professional schools
Strong management and organizational skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills as expressed in presentation style and writing
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Previous experience arranging events for 100+ participants
Experience as a team lead or managing direct reports
A demonstrated self-directed team player with a strategic approach to problem solving
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$719.87MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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