Duke University · 18 hours ago
Administrative Assistant, Divinity School
Duke University, one of America’s leading research universities, is seeking a highly skilled Administrative Assistant for the Divinity School. This role involves supporting key administrative and financial processes, collaborating with colleagues, and ensuring smooth operations within the school.
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Responsibilities
Interpret and apply Duke University and Divinity School policies and procedures, providing guidance and best‑practice recommendations to programs and centers
Exercise delegated authority to implement policies and support management practices across supported units
Maintain and track financial records for assigned grants, programs, and centers, including preparing summary and detailed financial reports
Process a high volume of administrative and financial transactions, including routine tasks and more complex work such as contracting and payroll actions
Analyze operational needs and trends, offering recommendations to improve processes, enhance business operations, and support mission‑aligned planning
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described above, contributing to the school’s administrative excellence
Qualification
Required
High school education (or equivalent) plus two years of post‑secondary education in a business‑related field
Four years of related business or administrative experience with exposure to personnel practices, accounting/budgeting principles, and coordination of major office activities
OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Preferred
Demonstrated experience supporting financial processes, such as maintaining budgets, processing transactions, or preparing reports
Experience interpreting policies, communicating guidance, or supporting compliance within an academic, nonprofit, or similarly complex environment
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proven ability to collaborate successfully with diverse teams and stakeholders
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
A wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
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2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
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