Admin Support Specialist

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking an Admin Support Specialist for the Carolina Cancer Screening Initiative. This on-campus, part-time temporary role provides calendar, biosketch maintenance, travel, procurement, and meeting planning support.

The position offers 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule within typical campus hours and a start date around August 17, 2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support for CCSI leadership (calendar support, CV & biosketch maintenance, and program product tracking).
• Lead the planning and execution of meetings and small events.
• Support communication efforts, such as website updates, social media, and dissemination of program information.
• Manage CCSI travel arrangements, procurement, and supplies.
• Assist with grant proposal submissions, manuscript preparation, and research-related documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organization

Prioritize tasks

Independent work

Cross-team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Information

Department: Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801

Career Area: Administrative/Clerical Support

Posting Open Date: 07/07/2026

Application Deadline: 09/07/2026

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Admin Support Specialist

Position Number: 20077216

Vacancy ID: S027784

Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 20

Work Schedule: Flexible, on-campus, within work unit hours that are typically Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $20.00 - $28.30 per hour

Proposed Start Date: 08/17/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or longer

Position 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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center. The Center’s mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training, and outreach.

This Administrative Support Specialist position will perform a variety of business functions to address the needs of the Carolina Cancer Screening Initiative (CCSI). They will provide administrative and logistical support for CCSI leadership (calendar support, CV & biosketch maintenance, and program product tracking). They will also lead the planning and execution of meetings and small events. This role will support communication efforts, such as website updates, social media, and dissemination of program information. They will manage CCSI travel arrangements, procurement, and supplies. Additionally, this role will assist with grant proposal submissions, manuscript preparation, and research-related documentation.

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

Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize tasks based on project needs, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively across interdisciplinary teams.

Microsoft Office experience (Teams, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Temporary Employment Policies

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 [phone] or send an email to [e-mail].

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.