Temporary Executive Assistant to the Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering

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

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University seeks a Temporary Executive Assistant to the Chair in Electrical & Computer Engineering to provide confidential, strategic support and manage the department's day-to-day operations. The role serves as a key liaison for faculty, staff, students and external partners, requiring strong judgment and organizational skills.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) with 2–5 years of progressive administrative experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of progressive administrative support experience in higher education.
• Office management and supervisory experience in an academic setting preferred.
• SHRA classification; standard 8–5 work hours; schedule negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential, high-level administrative and strategic support to the Department Chair.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Electrical & Computer Engineering department office.
• Serve as primary point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Coordinate scheduling, communications, and administrative processes.

Skills

Administrative support experience

Office management

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Position/Classification Title: Update

Classification Type: SHRA

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.

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position 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 Typically 8-5 Monday-Friday; flexibility in the work schedule can be negotiated.

Position Information

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

Competency Level: Contributing

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

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Appointment Type: Temporary - Full-time

Organizational Division: Electrical & Computer Engineering

Organizational Location: College of Engineering

Organizational Unit: Electrical & Computer Engineering

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: SHRA3274

Open Date: 09/18/2026

Close Date: 10/18/2026

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41621

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.

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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.