Duke University · 17 hours ago
Administrative Assistant, Global Administration
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expDuke University, one of America’s leading research universities, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Global Administration. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative and project management support to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, including managing schedules, coordinating travel, and organizing high-profile meetings.
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Responsibilities
Oversee strategic calendar management for senior leadership involved in global activities
Coordinate travel and expense management for leadership
Organize and manage high-profile meetings and committees, handling all logistics
Screen and route sensitive correspondence with discretion and confidentiality
Support global committees and working groups through scheduling, documentation, and collaboration
Manage internal and external agreements, including MOUs
Assist with special projects, workshops, and conferences, ensuring timely execution
Coordinate logistics for international visitors and delegations
Provide end-to-end support for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events
Manage day-to-day office operations and liaise with other Duke offices
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Typically a full high school education plus two years of post-secondary education in a business-related field
Four years of related business or administrative experience
Familiarity with general personnel practices, accounting and budgeting principles, and coordination of major office activities
Any other equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Degrees, licensures, and certifications that demonstrate your ability to thrive in a dynamic administrative environment are highly valued
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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