Program Assistant (NGO) - The Carter Center (ETS) | Temporary

About the Role

Provides administrative and logistical support for projects, initiatives, and programs within an NGO environment at Emory University, a leading research university fostering excellence and attracting world-class talent.

Responsibilities

• Assists assigned managers and team members by maintaining calendars, receiving and composing communications as correspondence, and replying to inquiries.
• Handles preparations, scheduling, logistics, and other requirements for domestic and international travel.
• Drafts contracts, budgets, and donor reports with direction from manager.
• Processes financial documents including contracts, expense reports, and invoices.
• Writes routine reports and correspondence, and assists with the development of project/program materials.
• Organizes meetings and events.
• Works with and maintains data management and filing for projects/programs.
• Serves as an administrator of work product with other programs/departments (e.g., finance, program development, public information).
• Liaises and communicates with project consultants and field office staff, providing logistical and administrative support as directed.
• Conducts research and provides support to staff members regarding project and programmatic efforts.
• May supervise work study students and volunteers.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of administrative experience.
• Proficiency with various personal computer software applications.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Ability to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs.
• 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 the employee.