Office Manager - Rollins School Of Public Health

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

At the Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance (Emory Centers), we help our clients and their partners develop the professional skills, evidence-based programs, and policy action needed to build healthier communities. Housed within the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory Centers provides innovative trainings, technical assistance, and materials to build the knowledge and skills to foster strong leadership, increase organizational capacity, and strengthen partnerships. Our clients include state and local departments of health, non-profit organizations, and foundations. Our services span across all Public Health issues, risk factors, and professional competencies. Our four dedicated subcenters have provided capacity-building and community mobilization services in all 50 states and territories over the last 20 years. Our website is https://emorycenters4phtraining.emory.edu/.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manages office operations and supervises support staff.
• Prepares, processes and monitors budgets, project proposals, records and invoices.
• Researches and compiles information for reports and presentations.
• Reviews incoming correspondence and forwards appropriately or, based on a knowledge of recipient's views, may respond for them.
• Leads meetings addressing specific operational issues and develops recommendations and action plans towards their resolution.
• May act as a spokesperson for departmental inquiries.
• Supervises and schedules clerical and secretarial staff, processes employee transactions and may assist in investigating employee issues/concerns and in determining an appropriate course of action.
• Oversees the ordering of equipment and supplies.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Administrative lead for large federally funded project, supporting key staff and administration. 
• Provides logistics coordination, project support, travel coordination, and billing and payment support. 
• Oversees event planning for Atlanta-based events
• Works with project team to ensure support for planning and implementation of activities in compliance with CDC and Emory policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six years of experience in office administration OR a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field and two years of office administration or related experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience with various personal computer software applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with event management 
• Familiarity and high level of understanding using virtual meeting platforms like Zoom, Teams, or similar. 
• Skilled in Microsoft programs, especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook. 
• Prior experience functioning in a lead or supervisory capacity is preferred.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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