Special Assistant to the Chancellor

Fayetteville State University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville State University seeks a Special Assistant to the Chancellor to provide high-level administrative support, manage complex schedules, and coordinate travel logistics for Chancellor engagements. You will serve as a liaison with the Chief of Staff and other senior leaders, handling confidential materials and critical projects with discretion.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to build and manage diverse stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Demonstrated success in strategic decision-making.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities / multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to respond to high-impact issues with extreme professionalism.
• Ability to manage budgets and expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as special assistant to the Chancellor and provide high-level administrative support.
• Manage Chancellor meetings and materials; advance travel planning and logistics.
• Coordinate with the Chief of Staff and the Vice Chancellor for External Affairs on critical matters.
• Review and finalize reading and call lists; handle sensitive projects on the Chancellor's behalf.

Skills

Stakeholder relationships

Strategic decision-making

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Professionalism under pressure

Budget management

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position will remain open until filled.

Position Information

Position Title: Special Assistant to the Chancellor

Working Title: Special Assistant to the Chancellor

Position Number: 001107

Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time

Time Limited Position: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting Number: 0401903

SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Job Category: Professional

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization

The Office of the Chancellor provides support services to the Chancellor at Fayetteville State University. The Chancellor is the institution’s Chief Executive Officer and serves as the senior administrative leader and official spokesperson at the local, state, national, and international levels. The Office of the Chancellor coordinates and supports the activities of the Board of Trustees, serves as the liaison between the UNC System Office and the campus community, serves as the point of contact for various constituent groups served by the university, provides internal coordination and leadership on administrative matters and provides technical and clerical support to the Chancellor.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The position will function as a special assistant to the Chancellor and provide high-level administrative and logistical support to assist the Chancellor in carrying out daily responsibilities. This includes serving as a focal point on Chancellor meetings and materials, managing more complex matters as assigned, serving as the Chancellor’s advance person on local and overnight travel, including serving as a driver as needed; reviewing and finalizing the Chancellor’s reading and call lists, and otherwise performing a wide range of complex and highly sensitive projects on the Chancellor’s behalf. This role reports directly to the Chief of Staff and coordinates with the Chief of Staff and the Vice Chancellor for External Affairs and University Advancement on critical matters.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to build and manage diverse stakeholder relationships effectively
• Demonstrated success in strategic decision-making.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities / multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to respond to high-impact issues with extreme professionalism.
• Ability to manage budgets and expenditures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in office setting.
• Providing support for executives or management level administrators.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Constituent Institution of The University of North Carolina.