Temporary Administrative Support Professional

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Temporary Administrative Support Professional to assist departments campus-wide with clerical, customer service, and office administration tasks. Assignments vary by need, offering duties from data entry and file management to scheduling meetings, preparing reports, coordinating events, and supporting staff, faculty, students, and visitors.

These are temporary, full-time opportunities based on unit needs, with a flexible schedule and varying levels of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency with 1 year of admin/clerical or office support experience.
• Experience providing customer service in a professional office environment.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with common office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to staff or leadership.
• Greet and assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors in person, by phone, and email.
• Answer calls, direct inquiries, and respond to routine questions.
• Prepare, proofread, file, scan, and maintain documents and records.
• Enter and update information in databases and spreadsheets.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Office software

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Banner

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

North Carolina A&T State University periodically has temporary staffing needs to support administrative operations across campus. This recruitment is intended to identify qualified candidates for temporary Administrative Support opportunities as workforce needs arise. Temporary assignments may be available in a variety of offices and departments throughout the University. Opportunities may include providing clerical, customer service, office administration, coordination, records management, executive assistance, and operational support to faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors. Assignment length, work schedule, and level of responsibility will vary based on departmental needs.

Potential Duties And Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to departmental staff and/or leadership
• Greeting and assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors in person, by phone, and through email correspondence
• Answering and directing telephone calls and responding to routine inquiries
• Preparing, proofreading, filing, scanning, and maintaining office documents and records
• Entering, updating, and maintaining information in databases, spreadsheets, and other electronic systems
• Scheduling appointments, meetings, and events, and coordinating related logistics
• Assisting with the preparation of reports, presentations, correspondence, and other business documents
• Monitoring and maintaining office supplies and assisting with procurement requests
• Supporting departmental projects, programs, and special initiatives
• Assisting with data collection, recordkeeping, and compliance-related documentation
• Maintaining confidential and sensitive information in accordance with University policies
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and one (1) year of administrative, clerical, customer service, or office support experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing customer service and administrative support in a professional office environment.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with common office software and technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of progressively responsible administrative or office support experience.
• Experience working in a higher education, government, or nonprofit environment.
• Experience scheduling meetings, managing calendars, coordinating events, or supporting projects.
• Experience with records management, data entry, report preparation, and maintaining confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar administrative platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Other Details

• Required License Or Certification N/A
• Recruitment Range: Commensurate with experience.
• FLSA: Non-Exempt.
• Appointment Type: Temporary - Full-time.
• Working Title: Temporary Administrative Support Professional.
• Competency Level: Contributing.
• Organizational Division: Staffing Services.
• Organizational Location: Human Resources.
• Organizational Unit: Temporary Employment.
• Posting Number: SHRA3265.
• Open Date: 09/01/2026.
• Close Date: 02/28/2027.
• Posting Detail Information:

University

North Carolina A&T State University is a nationally recognized 1890 land-grant doctoral research institution with a distinguished legacy of excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement. As the largest historically Black college and university (HBCU) in the United States, the University serves more than 13,000 students and employs over 2,000 faculty and staff. A constituent institution of the University of North Carolina (UNC) System, North Carolina A&T offers more than 90 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs through eight academic colleges. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and is committed to providing a learner-centered environment that fosters academic excellence, interdisciplinary scholarship, and impactful research. Through its strategic vision, North Carolina A&T advances discovery, creativity, and innovation while preparing graduates to become leaders in a global society. The University’s commitment to excellence in education, research, and public service continues to drive its influence and impact at the state, national, and international levels.

Work arrangements

Hours and days may vary; schedule will be determined based upon business need of the hiring department.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Equal Opportunity

N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.