Development Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Development Assistant to provide administrative support to the development team. The role supports travel, expense management, communications and events, and scheduling for multiple stakeholders within the Kenan-Flagler Business School.

The position is a 40-hour week, temporary SHRA staff classification, with an anticipated start in November 2026 and a duration of six months or longer based on performance and funding.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for travel and expense management.
• Coordinate communications, events, and scheduling.
• Prepare briefings and handle other duties as assigned.
• Interact with university and external stakeholders at multiple levels.

Skills

Calendar management

Communication skills

Office administration

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department:

KFBS Academic - 330100

Career Area :

Administrative/Clerical Support

Posting Open Date:

10/06/2026

Application Deadline:

10/13/2026

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Development Assistant

Position Number:

20078961

Vacancy ID:

S028124

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$25.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date:

11/02/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months or longer

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:

At UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It’s not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.

Position Summary:

The Development Assistant will report to the Assistant Dean of Development and support a team of development officers. The duties include administrative support for travel and expense management, communications, events, scheduling, briefings, and other duties as assigned. The position will perform an extensive range of highly visible activities such as communication with various university and external constituents at multiple levels.

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:

• Experience with calendaring and scheduling
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel
• Work experience within a higher education public institution
• Excellent external communication skills

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.