Emory University · 22 hours ago
The Carter Center: Administrative Assistant, Major Gifts, Development
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
5+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The Administrative Assistant will organize and implement a Major Gifts Program, supporting donors who can give $25,000 or more to The Carter Center. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, planning events, and maintaining donor databases.
E-LearningEducationHealth Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides administrative support for one or more of the following: general management, a research environment or a specific program
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 files and documents
Oversees ordering and maintenance of office supplies
May supervise or direct the work of support staff and/or students
Performs related responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelors 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 collaborations tools (OneDrive, Zoom, Teams, and/or others)
Preferred
Knowledge of various computer software applications, and an ability to draft and edit correspondence
Knowledge of fundraising, marketing, and/or event coordination preferred
Knowledge of Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising or CRM system is desired, and ability to learn Raiser's Edge is required
Ability to perform a wide variety of administrative, analytical, and technical duties with minimal supervision and in a fast-paced work environment
Strong interpersonal skills; solid writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Ability to multi-task and manage assignments with a high degree of accuracy, detail, and accountability; ability to adapt to changing priorities and demands and learn and integrate new work methods, skills, and technologies
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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