Strategic Executive Assistant to Vice Deans – Hybrid

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Empl

LEAD courses

Attend sporting events for free

Job summary

NC State University seeks a Temporary Executive Assistant to support the UNC Chapel Hill department. The role focuses on managing complex executive calendars, triaging email communications, and coordinating operational projects with precision.

Candidate must demonstrate discretion, strong communication, and the ability to liaise with university leadership and external partners. Hybrid work is available after training, with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 3 years of administrative/office management experience, or an associate’s degree with 1 year of experience, or a bachelor’s degree with related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Administration or related discipline.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and hold parties accountable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive, operational, and calendar management support to Vice Deans.
• Triage and manage emails; coordinate operational projects to ensure timely deliverables.
• Serve as liaison between Vice Deans, the Dean’s Office, university leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate independent problem solving, sound judgment, and professional representation of executive leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Task ownership

Professional appearance

Diplomacy & judgment

Project coordination

Education

High school or equivalent

Associate's degree in Secretarial/Business Admin

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Calendar

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NC State University seeks a Temporary Executive Assistant to support the UNC Chapel Hill department. The role focuses on managing complex executive calendars, triaging email communications, and coordinating operational projects with precision.

Candidate must demonstrate discretion, strong communication, and the ability to liaise with university leadership and external partners. Hybrid work is available after training, with a 40-hour work week.