Program Assistant

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing administrative and logistical support for Office of the Vice President for Peace Program projects, initiatives, and programs. The Office of the Vice President for Peace overseas The Carter Center’s four peace programs: Democracy, Human Rights, Rule of Law and Conflict Resolution.
• Handling preparations, scheduling, logistics, note taking and other various requirements for meetings, events, and travel.
• Providing back up scheduling and office management support for the Vice President for Peace Programs. 
• Providing data management support for the Annual Budget processes. 
• Processing financial documents including contracts, expense reports, and invoices for the Office of the Vice President
• Drafting contracts, budgets, and donor reports with direction from the Senior Program Associate. 
• Researching and writing briefs for the Office of the Vice President on relevant topics. 
• Performing other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of administrative experience.
• Proficiency with various personal computer software applications.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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