Temporary Executive Assistant to the Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Temporary Executive Assistant to the Chair in Electrical & Computer Engineering. The role delivers confidential, strategic administrative support to the Department Chair and oversees daily office operations, coordinating with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) with 2–5 years of progressive administrative experience in higher education, including office management and

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred: MBA; 2–5 years of progressive administrative support experience in a higher education setting.
• Office management and supervisory experience in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential, high-level administrative support to the Department Chair.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the department office.
• Act as a key point of contact for departmental faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Skills

Administrative support

Office coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Temporary Executive Assistant to the Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering

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

Classification Information

Position/Classification Title

Position/Classification Title Update

Classification Type

Classification Type SHRA

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies:

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree

Preferred: MBA ; a minimum of 2-5 years of progressive administrative support experience in a high education setting is preferred. Office management and supervisory experience in an academic setting is preferred. Office management and supervisory experience in an academic setting.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Position Overview

The Executive Assistant provides confidential, high-level administrative and strategic support to the Department Chair and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the department office. The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for departmental faculty, staff, students, and external partners, requiring excellent judgment, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the largest departments in the College of Engineering. The four programs are a BS in electrical engineering, a BS in computer engineering, an MS in electrical engineering, and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering. There are 18 faculty members in the department. Additional information can be found athttps://www.ncat.edu/coe/departments/ece/index.php. This position is in the College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, which is a public land grant university that enrolls nearly 11,000 students.

Work Hours

Work Hours Typically 8-5 Monday-Friday; flexibility in the work schedule can be negotiated.

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

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Temporary Executive Assistant to the Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Competency Level Contributing

Position Number

Recruitment

Recruitment Range $3,000 - 4,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience

Employment Type

FLSA Non-Exempt

Appointment Type Temporary - Full-time

Organizational Information

Organizational Division Electrical & Computer Engineering

Organizational Location College of Engineering

Organizational Unit Electrical & Computer Engineering

Posting Number SHRA3274

Open Date 09/18/2026

Close Date 10/28/2026

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
• Copy of Education Transcripts
• Other Document

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Contact

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