Washington DC Program Assistant

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Department Study Abroad - 313800 Career Area Student Services Posting Open Date 10/21/2026 Application Deadline 10/26/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Washington DC Program Assistant Position Number 20031160, 20065015 Vacancy ID S028175 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 5 Work Schedule

Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm and additional events as needed

Position Location District of Columbia, US Hiring Range $25.00 per hour Proposed Start Date 01/03/2027 Estimated Duration of Appointment 1 to 6 months

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Study Abroad Office (SAO) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the primary unit charged with study abroad program development, oversight, and advising. SAO creates transformative global learning experiences for all students to pursue their Carolina education at sites around the world. UNC Chapel Hill is a national leader in study abroad participation and ranks in the top 20 among all U.S. higher education institutions for annual study abroad enrollment. Based within the College of Arts & Sciences, the office oversees study abroad and domestic study programs that enroll students from the College as well as other UNC Schools. Programs include student exchange, direct-enroll, partner provider, and UNC faculty-led programs, and educational opportunities that encompass traditional courses, internships, research, service and virtual programs. The SAO employs a staff of approximately 20 fulltime professionals and manages a recharge center and total budget of $30MM, consisting of $15MM in cash and an additional $15MM in expense transactions. The Study Abroad Office serves approximately 2000 outgoing undergraduate students plus over 300 incoming students from UNC's global partners. The College has articulated a goal of increasing outgoing undergraduate participation to 50 percent. To accomplish this goal, the office collaborates with academic and administrative units throughout the College, as well as with other UNC schools in support the University's global mission. The Office is affiliated with UNC Global and is located in the FedEx Global Education Center. Though based within the College of Arts & Sciences, the office serves as a resource for the entire Carolina community.

Position Summary

Honors Public Policy Semester in DC employs recent graduates to serve as mentors for the students on the program. The mentors work in teams to host professional development and alumni networking sessions with students on the program weekly on Thursday evenings. The mentors coordinate with the other team of mentors and arrange other recent graduates to attend the session to discuss their jobs and career paths.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

Prior program participation, coursework in Public Policy/Political Science at UNC, and/or working in public service.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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