Hybrid Admin Support Specialist — Research Ops

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Admin Support Specialist to provide high-level administrative and operational support for the UNC FAI director, faculty, staff, and research activities in Chapel Hill, NC.

The role coordinates calendars, meetings, travel, reimbursements, document creation, website maintenance, and special events while supporting clinical research operations and study recruitment in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related office experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience providing administrative/operational support in academic, healthcare, or research environments preferred.
• Ability to manage calendars, travel arrangements, reimbursements, and document creation.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate calendars, meetings and group activities for faculty and director.
• Arrange travel and reimbursements; handle document creation and communications.
• Maintain website content and assist with special events and study-related activities.
• Support clinical research operations, recruit participants, and coordinate study-related activities.
• Manage supply orders and service contracts for laboratory and clinical research activities.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Reimbursements

Document creation

Communication

Event coordination

Administrative support

Website maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email systems

CMS

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Admin Support Specialist to provide high-level administrative and operational support for the UNC FAI director, faculty, staff, and research activities in Chapel Hill, NC.

The role coordinates calendars, meetings, travel, reimbursements, document creation, website maintenance, and special events while supporting clinical research operations and study recruitment in a dynamic academic environment.