Executive Assistant to the Chair — Strategic Higher-Ed Admin

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chair of Epidemiology. This professional will handle scheduling, correspondence, and administrative tasks for the department leadership, ensuring smooth daily operations and effective communication with faculty and staff.

The role requires coordinating projects, managing confidential information, and supporting strategic initiatives within a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience.
• Associate’s degree with 1 year of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related discipline.
• Executive assistance in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Executive Assistant to the Chair of Epidemiology and support the leadership team.
• Manage day-to-day office operations, communications, and scheduling for the Chair.
• Coordinate tasks, prepare reports, and assist with strategic initiatives for the department.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Associate’s degree in secretarial science, business administration, or related discipline

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or a related discipline

Executive assistance in higher education preferred

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chair of Epidemiology. This professional will handle scheduling, correspondence, and administrative tasks for the department leadership, ensuring smooth daily operations and effective communication with faculty and staff.

The role requires coordinating projects, managing confidential information, and supporting strategic initiatives within a dynamic academic environment.