Senior Administrative Assistant - Office of Nursing Research - School of Nursing

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We are seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to join our team. The Office of Nursing Research at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is committed to advancing scientific discoveries that improve health outcomes across diverse populations. Our research spans maternal and child health, cancer, gerontology, and the impact of climate on health. Join a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of a meaningful research community making a real difference.

This position is primarily in person with the opportunity to work remotely twice a week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * With minimal supervision, provides administrative support for a Chair or Assistant Dean of an academic or basic research unit or for an Assistant Vice President or Assistant Vice Provost (and above). * Oversees office operations and ensures office activities comply with policies and procedures. * Prepares or assists in the preparation of budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports and financial statements. * Develops and maintains spreadsheets. * Initiates, processes and maintains records and invoices. * Keeps manager informed of account status, authorizes expenditures and identifies cost effective alternatives. * Maintains calendar, prepares daily schedule and prioritizes meeting requests for manager(s). * Ensures manager is appropriately prepared for daily activities. * Coordinates, attends, prepares materials for and/or takes minutes at meetings and special events. * Prepares charts and graphs for reports and presentations. * Reviews incoming correspondence and identifies items of special interest to manager or othe...