Executive Assistant (Temporary)

Winston-Salem State University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston-Salem State University is seeking a Temporary Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support across university offices. The role includes calendar coordination, meeting scheduling, travel logistics, and preparing reports.

Responsibilities also include budget tracking, file management, and delivering professional customer service to students, faculty, staff, and external constituents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Valid US Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Coordinate calendars and schedule meetings and events.
• Arrange travel logistics.
• Prepare correspondence and reports.
• Manage filing/records and support with budget tracking.
• Provide professional customer service to students, faculty, staff and external constituents.
• Support daily office operations across campus.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Budget tracking

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Classification Information

Position Classification Title

Position Classification Title Temp Hourly

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA)

Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA) 55555

Position Overview

Position Summary

Join the Ramily!

Winston-Salem State University ( WSSU ) is a distinguished institution that combines academic excellence, community engagement, and a commitment to fostering student success. We are proud to be North Carolina’s only university to earn the distinguished designation of Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classifications of Higher Education and the American Council on Education ( ACE ). WSSU is dedicated to preparing students for leadership roles through rigorous programs in health sciences, business, education, and the humanities. Known for its supportive environment, the university fosters a close-knit community that nurtures both professional and academic excellence.

The Temporary Executive Assistant position at Winston-Salem State University provides comprehensive administrative, clerical, and operational support to university departments and offices as needed. Responsibilities include coordinating calendars, scheduling meetings and events, arranging travel logistics, preparing correspondence and reports, managing records, assisting with budget tracking, and providing professional customer service to students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external constituents.

The position supports daily office operations by maintaining accurate filing systems, organizing confidential documents, processing expense reimbursements, monitoring departmental expenditures, and assisting with meeting preparation and follow-up activities. The role requires strong organizational, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in office technology and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate demonstrates professionalism, discretion, flexibility, sound judgment, and a commitment to customer service while adhering to university policies, procedures, and standards of confidentiality.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

Work can be in various offices across campus.

Position Information

Position Number

Position Number NS7001

Working Position Title

Temporary Job Type

Temporary Job Type Non Student

Approved Competency Level

Approved Competency Level Contributing

Building and Room No.

Work can be in various offices across campus.

Work Hours: From [time] to [time] on [days] of [week]

Work Hours: From [time] to [time] on [days] of [week] Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm, some weekends may be required.

Hours per week 30-40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Temporary Full-Time

Appointment Type

If Time Limited.

Appointment Length. 12 months

DHR Assigned Fields

FTE

FTE 1.0

Requirements and Preferences

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

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies No

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

N/A

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid US Driver's License

Valid US Driver's License Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required

Commercial Driver's License Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

List any other medical/drug tests required

Posting Number

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Internal Posting Only

Internal Posting Only No

Position Type

Position Type Temporary

Time Limited Position

Up to 12 months

Salary Starting $25 per hour

Open Date

Open Date 11/05/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• References List

Winston-Salem State University
601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27110