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Description
The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.?
The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center's many programs and activities are available at?The Carter Center (http://www.cartercenter.org/) .
SUMMARY:
The Administrative Assistant (AA) organizes the development and implementation of a robust Major Gifts Program under the umbrella of Development, which stewards donors and prospects with the capacity to give $25,000 or more to The Carter Center. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, Lead of Major Gifts, the incumbent works with four Senior Associate Directors of the Major Gifts team and serves as contact for other departments.
The Administrative Assistant responds to special requests from donors, distributes informational materials, and plans and orchestrates donor appreciation and cultivation events in conjunction with Major Gifts officers and Program Directors. They are responsible for developing and managing the flow of general correspondence; producing donor letters for gift acknowledgement and ongoing cultivation; handling logistics for meetings, conferences, and travel; maintaining the donor database to ensure accurate, current donor information; generating reports; processing donor pledges; maintaining unit budget and processing vendor payments and reimbursements.
KEY 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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 QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. ?Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines.? All non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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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Job Number 160070
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Division The Carter Center
Department The Carter Center
Job Category Administrative and Business Support
Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta
Location : Name Carter Center
Remote Work Classification N/A or Other
Health and Safety Information Not Applicable
