Faculty Executive Coordinator

UNC-Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School seeks a Faculty Executive Coordinator to provide critical administrative support to the Area Chair and faculty. You will schedule meetings, plan conferences and events, assist visiting faculty, and handle communications on behalf of the area.

You will also oversee the academic area’s business operations, including budget creation and implementation, invoicing, reconciliations, procurement, and resource scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years progressive admin/office management experience.
• Associate’s degree with 1 year of progressive admin/office management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Area Chair and faculty, schedule meetings and plan events.
• Assist visiting faculty and scholars, and send communications on behalf of the area.
• Manage annual budget, invoicing, reconciliations, and area procurement.
• Support area classroom scheduling, course information updates, and supervise student staff.

Skills

Administrative support

Budget management

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Associate's degree in secretarial science or business administration

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Concur

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Additionally, this position is only open to United States citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Career Area Administrative/Clerical Support

Is this an internal only recruitment?

Is this an internal only recruitment? No

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 11/12/2026

Application Deadline

Application Deadline 11/18/2026

Position Type

Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Salary Grade Equivalent

Salary Grade Equivalent NC11 / GN07

Working Title

Working Title Faculty Executive Coordinator

Position Number

Position Number 00058879

Vacancy ID

Vacancy ID P021560

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

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

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

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

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 an annual budget, handling all invoicing and reconciliations, handling all area procurement, and managing area budgets and resources appropriately. The Faculty Executive Coordinator additionally supports the academic mission of the area concentration by ensuring adequate faculty classroom scheduling and coverage, resource scheduling and availability, updating course and curriculum information, and the management of departmental teacher assistants and other student employees.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and three years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or 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.

Management Preferences

• Prior experience in academic program administration in higher education.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally

Special Instructions

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Additionally, this position is only open to United States citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]. Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Executive Assistant position.
  • Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate degree preferably in business administration or a related discipline.
  • Associate's degree in secretarial science, business administration, or a related discipline and 1 year of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience
  • Combination of post-high school education and/or progressively responsible administrative/office management experience area to equal at least 3 years. (eg. Associate degree and 1 year of experience)
  • High school diploma/GED and at least 3 years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and administrative/office management experience to equal 7 years. (1 year of high school and 6 years of related experience)
  • None of the above
• * Do you have experience with departmental budget management? If yes, please briefly describe your experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have experience working in a higher education environment? If yes, please briefly describe your experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have experience using Concur for travel, expense, or reimbursement processes? If yes, please briefly describe your experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have experience planning and coordinating events? If yes, please briefly describe the types of events you have supported.

  (Open Ended Question)