Faculty Executive Coordinator

UNC Lineberger; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School in Chapel Hill seeks an administrative support professional to assist faculty and students. The role includes scheduling meetings, planning conferences and events, and supporting visiting scholars, while handling communications for the academic area.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus office experience and demonstrated skills in event planning, Concur and Excel. This role supports the Area Chair and overall department operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in event planning, Concur, monthly budget reconciliation and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for faculty, students, and affiliated personnel in the area concentration.
• Schedule meetings, plan conferences and events, assist visiting faculty and scholars, and send communications on behalf of the academic area.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Concur

Excel

Job description

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centres and special rates for performing arts events.

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

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

Experience in event planning, Concur, monthly budget reconciliation and Excel.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

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.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have any previous experience in event planning?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience working in higher education?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have managing budgets?
  • 0-2 years
  • 3-5 years
  • 5 plus years