Admin Support Specialist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45,748–$53,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Best Practices, Calendar Management, Childcare, Editing, Establish Priorities, Event Management, Financial Systems, Genetics, Healthcare, Higher Education, Leadership, Medicine, Metrics, Patient Care, Peoplesoft, Performing Arts, Policy Analysis, Project Tracking, Proofreading, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Recreation, Reimbursement, Retail, Secondary School, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Travel Planning
LOCATION
Chapel Hill, NC
POSTED
2 days ago

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department SOM Workforce for Healthcare-400102 Career Area Administrative/Clerical Support Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 06/08/2026 Application Deadline 06/18/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Admin Support Specialist - Advanced Salary Grade Equivalent NC10 / GN08 Working Title Admin Support Specialist Position Number 20076676 Vacancy ID P021086 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 3 years Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday- Friday 8am-5pm

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $45,748 - $53,500 Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Position Summary Information

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Statewide North Carolina Workforce for Health Initiative will provide a forum for health employers, workers, educators, regulators, policymakers, and others throughout North Carolina to convene, discuss challenges and opportunities, share best practices and lessons learned, identify potential solutions and metrics for success, and monitor progress toward developing, training and sustaining the health workforce required to meet population health needs. Feedback from extensive stakeholder interviews indicates the desire for immediate solutions to these urgent problems, and support for a forum to share emerging best practices and assistance in identifying practical solutions. There is broad consensus that sustained collaborative work will be necessary to create a statewide plan and system of workforce development that meets the needs of the population and prioritizes whole-person care, including the social drivers of health.

Position Summary

THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 3 YEARS.

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs.

The position will report to the Associate Director; however, all administrative and financial work in this department will be subject to the review and approval of the Business Officer, including the work of the Administrative Support Specialist. The Administrative Support Specialist will manage office communications, maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate events for department leadership or faculty, prepare, proofread, and distribute documents such as reports, memos, forms, and meeting materials, coordinate travel arrangements, purchase orders, reimbursements, and other administrative transactions, provide logistical support for programs or services. This position will serve as a point of contact for staff and external partners

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

  • Ability to analyze and interpret policies
  • Advanced editing and proofing skills
  • Experience with basic expense processing and account reconciliation
  • Experience with office operations in higher education/healthcare/research
  • Event planning experience

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/320215

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Certification/licenses
  • List of References

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Administrative Support Specialist position.
  • High school diploma/GED and at least one year of office support experience

  • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in any field

  • Combination of post high school education and/or experience in office support to equal at least 1 year

  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and office support experience to equal 5 years (ex. 1 year of high school and 4 years experience)

  • None of the above

    • Describe your experience managing complex calendars for multiple stakeholders. What tools or systems did you use, and how did you prioritize competing requests?

(Open Ended Question)

    • Describe your experience with expense processing, reimbursements, or purchase orders. What systems or policies were involved?

(Open Ended Question)

    • Give an example of a large-scale or multi-session event you coordinated. What were your key responsibilities and outcomes?

(Open Ended Question)

    • Do you have prior experience working at UNC/using UNC financial systems, such as Peoplesoft or ConnectCarolina?

(Open Ended Question)

About the Company

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
http://www.sph.unc.edu/nutr/