Executive Assistant - Contributing

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Faculty Executive Coordinator at Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC Chapel Hill, provides essential administrative support to the Area Chair and faculty. The role includes scheduling meetings, planning conferences, assisting visiting scholars, and handling communications for the academic area, with a potential hybrid work arrangement.

Based in Chapel Hill, NC, you will coordinate events, support operations, and collaborate with students, staff and external partners to help advance our

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Area Chair and faculty.
• Schedule meetings, plan conferences and events.
• Assist visiting faculty and scholars.
• Send communications on behalf of the academic area.
• Manage essential business operations of the academic area.

Job description

Posting Information

Department KFBS Academic-330100

Career Area Administrative/Clerical Support

Is this an internal only recruitment? No

Posting Open Date 11/12/2026

Application Deadline 11/18/2026

Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title Executive Assistant - Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalent NC11 / GN07

Working Title Faculty Executive Coordinator

Position Number 00058879

Vacancy ID P021560

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm.

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range $52,000 - $56,160

Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Notice to Applicants This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary Information

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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Kenan-Flagler is divided into seven academic areas: Accounting; Management Communications; Strategy and Entrepreneurship; Finance; Marketing; Operations; and Organizational Behavior. The Faculty Executive Coordinator works for one of these seven academic areas. The position is responsible for providing critical administrative support for a variety of faculty, students, and affiliated personnel in matters related to the area concentration. This includes providing administrative support to the Area Chair, scheduling meetings, planning conferences and events, assisting visiting faculty and scholars, and sending communications on behalf of the academic area. The Faculty Executive Coordinator represents the academic area and serves as a liaison for the Area Chair to a variety of internal and external constituents, including other area faculty, programs, and KFBS Dean’s office.Additionally, this position is responsible for the essential business operations of the academic area. This includes supporting the Area Chair in creation and implementation of