Executive Assistant

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks an Executive Assistant who will provide essential executive, operational, and fiscal support to the University Registrar and Office of the Registrar. The role coordinates the registrar’s calendar, travel, budget, purchasing, and special projects with university leadership and external partners.

The position requires strong organizational, communication, and discretion, with experience in higher education or complex organizations preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 3 years of progressive administrative/office management experience, or an associate’s degree with 1 year experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration or related field; equivalent combination allowed.
• Experience providing executive or senior-level administrative support.
• Experience with budgets, purchasing, travel, meetings, and event coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage the University Registrar’s calendar, appointments, meetings, and travel.
• Coordinate budget administration, purchasing, travel reimbursements, and related fiscal tasks.
• Plan and oversee commencement activities, office events, and special projects.
• Liaise with university leadership, faculty, staff, students, vendors, and partners.

Skills

Executive support

Senior-level admin support

Budget administration

Purchasing

Travel coordination

Meetings & events coordination

Calendar management

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science/Business Administration or related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Position/Classification Title

Executive Assistant

Classification Type

SHRA

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies:

N - Not Mandatory

Minimum Experience/Education

High School diploma or equivalency and three years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or graduation with an 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.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Experience providing executive or senior-level administrative support, preferably in higher education or a complex organizational environment. Experience with budget administration, purchasing, travel, meeting and event coordination, or related administrative operations is preferred.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, manage competing priorities, and work effectively with internal and external partners.

Position Overview

The Executive Assistant provides executive administrative, operational, and fiscal support to the University Registrar and the Office of the Registrar. The position serves as the primary administrative support resource to the University Registrar and coordinates executive activities, calendar and meeting management, budget administration, purchasing, travel, commencement activities, and special projects.

The position exercises judgment and discretion in managing priorities, sensitive and confidential matters, and day-to-day administrative activities. The Executive Assistant works with university leadership, faculty, staff, students, vendors, and other partners to coordinate activities, facilitate communication and follow-up, and support the effective and efficient operation of the Office of the Registrar.

Primary Function Of Organizational Unit

The Office of the University Registrar reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and serves as a central academic administrative unit supporting the University’s academic mission. The office maintains the integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and security of academic records and administers key academic processes, including registration, curriculum and catalog implementation, course and classroom scheduling, degree audit, grading, academic calendar administration, and degree completion.

The office partners closely with Enrollment Management, academic colleges and departments, the Graduate College, Information Technology Services, and other University units to support academic progression, institutional compliance, and student success.

Work Hours

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday; occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Required Competency

Planning and Organizing

• Executive Calendar & Priority Management: Manage the University Registrar’s calendar, appointments, meetings, and travel; use judgment to prioritize requests, address scheduling conflicts, and coordinate adjustments based on established priorities and commitments.
• Meeting & Executive Coordination: Coordinate meetings involving university leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners, including scheduling, logistics, preparation of materials, agendas, and follow-up on commitments and action items.
• Commencement & Event Coordination: Coordinate assigned commencement activities, office events, retreats, and other recurring or special activities, ensuring timelines, logistics, materials, and stakeholder needs are addressed.
• Operational & Special Project Coordination: Coordinate administrative and operational projects assigned by the University Registrar, including timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communication, documentation, and follow-up to support timely completion.

Required Competency

Financial Administration - Budget

• Budget Administration & Monitoring: Administer and monitor the Office of the Registrar’s budget and fiscal activities, including expenditures, available balances, commitments, and other financial activity; provide budget information to the University Registrar to support planning and decision-making.
• Purchasing & Fiscal Transactions: Coordinate purchasing, invoices, procurement documentation, travel reimbursements, and other fiscal transactions; ensure required documentation is complete, accurate, timely, and consistent with University policies and procedures.
• Reconciliation & Issue Resolution: Reconcile fiscal transactions and records, identify discrepancies, research issues, and coordinate appropriate resolution with University financial and administrative offices.
• Budget Planning Support: Track expenditures and commitments, identify routine fiscal and operational needs, and provide information and recommendations to the University Registrar regarding the use of available resources.

Required Competency

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Executive Liaison: Serve as a primary administrative liaison for the University Registrar with university leadership, faculty, staff, students, vendors, and external partners; communicate information and coordinate appropriate follow-up within delegated authority.
• Executive Communications: Prepare and coordinate correspondence, meeting materials, reports, presentations, and other communications for the University Registrar; gather and organize information and ensure materials are accurate, complete, and appropriate for the intended audience.
• Relationship Management: Establish and maintain effective working relationships across organizational levels to facilitate communication, coordinate activities, and support the priorities and commitments of the University Registrar.
• Sensitive & Confidential Matters: Receive and respond to sensitive or confidential inquiries with discretion and sound judgment; determine appropriate routing, response, or escalation based on established priorities and delegated authority.

Required Competency

Decision Making & Problem Solving

• Issue Assessment & Resolution: Analyze administrative and operational issues, determine appropriate courses of action within established policies and delegated authority, and coordinate resolution with appropriate University offices and partners.
• Executive Support & Escalation: Evaluate incoming requests, issues, and competing priorities to determine what can be addressed independently, what should be referred to another office, and what requires the University Registrar’s attention.
• Research & Recommendations: Research unusual or non-routine situations, gather and evaluate relevant information, identify available options, and recommend appropriate solutions or next steps.
• Operational Judgment: Exercise independent judgment and discretion in addressing sensitive, time-sensitive, or complex administrative matters and consider the impact of decisions on the University Registrar’s priorities and commitments.

Required Competency

Information/Records Administration

• Executive Records Administration: Maintain executive and administrative records for the University Registrar, including correspondence, meeting materials, reports, fiscal documentation, and other official office records.
• Confidential Information Management: Maintain sensitive and confidential information using appropriate discretion, access controls, and handling practices consistent with University requirements.
• Information Management & Retrieval: Maintain organized processes for collecting, tracking, storing, and retrieving information needed to support executive activities, office operations, projects, and follow-up.
• Research & Documentation: Independently research, compile, interpret, and summarize information needed for meetings, reports, projects, and the University Registrar’s decision-making; ensure information is accurate, complete, and accessible.

Position Information

Working Title

Executive Assistant & Operations Coordinator

Competency Level

Journey

Position Number

000340

Recruitment Range

$54,717 - $56,000

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

FTE

40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division

University Registrar

Organizational Location

Provost/VC for Acad Aff

Organizational Unit

Office of the Registrar

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

SHRA3288

Open Date

10/26/2026

Close Date

10/30/2026

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.