Administrative Support Specialist, Psychology Department

NC Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Leave

Health Benefits

TSERS Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) seeks an Administrative Support Associate to provide essential administrative and clerical support to the Psychology Department and Department Chair. Responsibilities include calendar management, correspondence, course scheduling support, Canvas administration, and budget tracking, with duties spanning travel, purchasing, and records.

This role requires discretion, strong communication, and multi-tasking across departments.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities across two departments.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and independently manage workflow; take initiative.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for events.
• Working knowledge of Banner or equivalent systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Department Chair and faculty, including calendar management and correspondence.
• Assist with course scheduling, enrollment, Canvas, administrative needs, and reporting.
• Manage departmental budgets, purchasing, travel, and recordkeeping.
• Support faculty recruitment, onboarding, and search activities.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and other academic activities; maintain confidential records.
• Assist with accreditation and program assessment activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Banner system

Adobe Creative Suite

Budgeting

Event coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Banner

Canvas

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) seeks an Administrative Support Associate to provide essential administrative and clerical support to the Psychology Department and Department Chair. Responsibilities include calendar management, correspondence, course scheduling support, Canvas administration, and budget tracking, with duties spanning travel, purchasing, and records.

This role requires discretion, strong communication, and multi-tasking across departments.