Onsite Administrative & Events Coordinator

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University seeks an Administrative Support Associate to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support for the Coulter Faculty Commons. The on-site position will manage communications, scheduling, records, and office workflows, and support events and programs across the unit.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with budgeting processes, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and office-management abilities, capable of handling competing priorities, coordinating meetings and events, and maintaining accuracy.
• Professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of budget record keeping and financial processes, including tracking commitments and expenditures and reconciling records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn university systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support for the Coulter Faculty Commons.
• Manage communications, scheduling, records, and office workflows.
• Coordinate meetings, programs, awards, and major events.
• Support financial operations through budget tracking, reconciliation, and documentation.
• Supervise student workers and maintain confidential records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Budget & finance knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Western Carolina University seeks an Administrative Support Associate to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support for the Coulter Faculty Commons. The on-site position will manage communications, scheduling, records, and office workflows, and support events and programs across the unit.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with budgeting processes, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.