SOM HR Executive Assistant

Inside Higher Ed; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional training opportunities

Job summary

A renowned university in Chapel Hill is seeking a full-time HR Executive Assistant. This role involves project management, administrative support, and day-to-day operations for the SOM HR team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, especially in office management. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and is ideal for those looking to grow in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment.
• Prior office/project management experience including multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project lead and executive assistant to the Associate Dean of SOM HR.
• Manage day-to-day logistical operations of the multiple HR offices.
• Provide administrative support to the Associate Dean, including scheduling and meeting preparation.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and communications with campus and UNC Health Care.

Skills

Office management

Project coordination

Multi-site coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hiring Range

Dependent on Experience or Dependent on Qualifications

Department

Med Ad-Human Resources-420103

Career Area

Administrative/Clerical Support

Posting Open Date

03/19/2026

Application Deadline

04/02/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Position Type

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title

SOM HR Executive Assistant

Appointment Type

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number

00059619

Vacancy ID

NF0009615

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time Permanent

Fte

1

Hours Per Week

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Dependent on Experience or Dependent on Qualifications

Proposed Start Date

05/04/2026

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. 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

Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team‑oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the project lead and executive assistant to the Associate Dean of SOM HR, the Leadership Team and the SOM HR Offices. As the project lead, the position manages a vast array of projects assigned by the Associate Dean and the Leadership Team. Project types include multi‑site space management, technical/business systems upgrades, comprehensive event/meeting planning, transfer of UNC‑CH employees to UNC Health Care, and management of office moves in support of departmental expansion. For each project, the position will assess needs, research options, bring people together to consider next steps, develop an implementation plan, track results and report back to the Associate Dean of SOM HR. As the office manager, the position manages the day‑to‑day logistical operations of the multiple HR offices that span across campus. As the executive assistant, the position provides office/administrative support to the Associate Dean of SOM HR/Vice President for SOM HR Coordination, UNC Health Care. This position serves as the ‘right hand’ to the Associate Dean, responsible for various personnel and administrative support duties that involve working directly with schedules, meeting preparation, providing high level support, and public contact (internal, external, legislative personnel and other significant leads of NC). The position must maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Prior office/project management experience including multiple sites.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.