Discover Your Career at Emory University: Description:

• Maintains oversight of overall operational effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Steps in to supervise additional operations and organizational areas during times of event planning/transition.
• Builds and manages budget for the Office of the VP. Attends all budget meetings and provides feedback to VP.
• Oversees contractors for the Office of the VP. Serves as liaison between staff, Program Directors, and VP regarding organizational climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning.
• Builds and develops relationships with all employees for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness into existing operations, and helps to define new operational strategies, working with VP and Health Leadership team.
• Serves as a primary point of contact on special projects, managing inquiries and developing action plans to address them and assisting with the preparation and dissemination of communications.
• Actively participates in health strategic planning processes.
• Has oversight of implementation of health strategic plan initiatives.
• Acts as an advisor to the VP, helping to follow strategic priorities.
• Communicates with Health Programs Leadership team in program management and initiative implementation.
• Provides guidance to the VP's direct reports to identify and resolve obstacles to the prompt resolution of major issues and decisions of direct interest to the VP.
• In the absence of the VP, communicates regularly with VP's direct reports to ensure deliverables are met in accordance to established timelines.
• Acts as liaison, on behalf of the VP, with all other Center programs/departments and external partners to source and provide information as well as compile correspondence.
• Reviews which issues require the VP's direct attention and handles all others on their behalf.
• Uses discretion to advise individuals on the VP's views on departmental issues or activities.
• Prioritizes and recommends action for all incoming mail and communications.
• Supervises professional staff in the VP office. Develops and ensures compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Coordinates efficient office procedures in support of program activities.
• Maintains professional growth and development of self-identifying educational/training programs, professional organizations, activities, and resources to maintain knowledge of national trends and to promote leading edge expertise.
• Performs related responsibilities as needed.

• A master's degree and eight years of progressively responsible experience which includes administration/human resources, facilities, operations, and/or budgetary responsibilities in a leadership role in a complex international organization, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and research skills.
• Strong oral, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Ability to initiate and manage complex projects and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and re-prioritize as necessary.
• Knowledge of and established relationships within the organization and relevant external partners.

• Master’s degree in international relations, business administration or related field is preferred.
• Eight years of in a Global organization, office administration, including knowledge of policies and procedure implementation.
• Writing experience with strong grammar skills is required.
• Knowledge of the MS Office products (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, internet and Email communications) is required.
• The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be capable of day-to-day organization, and possess good judgment skills.
• French language skills in addition to English highly desirable.

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