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Department Nutrition-466001 Career Area Administrative/Clerical Support Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 06/30/2026 Application Deadline 07/07/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Executive Assistant - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent NC12 / GN10 Working Title Executive Assistant Position Number 20029053 Vacancy ID P021144 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Hours per week 40 Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm with some flexibility
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $60,000 - $74,000 Pay Band Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Gillings School's Department of Nutrition is a global leader in research and training. We are the only nutrition department in the United States situated in both a school of public health and a school of medicine. We engage in innovative work that capitalizes on both these schools' approaches to health, and thus our department has an unusual breadth of scientific and policy approaches. Our faculty expertise spans from cell to society and moves from discovery to delivery. Our faculty and students work throughout North Carolina and reach populations in China, India, Malawi, Spain and the Philippines, to name a few.
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant reports directly to the chair of the Department of Nutrition. The position provides individual executive support to the chair, and manages the administrative operations of the office of the chair, as delegated by the chair and department manager, including but not limited to overseeing department level internal and external communications, scheduling, meetings, events, and awards.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency and three years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or Associate's degree in secretarial science, business administration, or a related discipline and one year of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience ; or Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
Some experience working as an executive assistant in a higher education setting is preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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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.
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