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The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability,

UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students,

UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-

BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned

UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department Academic Affairs - 30000

External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/32453

Vacancy Number TSP5349PST

Working Title Temporary Executive Assistant

Job Title

Temp Position Type SHRA Temporary

Job Category Clerical and Office Support

FLSA for Position Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Executive Assistant coordinates day-to-day activities that support the Operations and Strategy function unit which includes providing coordination and support to various Academic Affairs initiatives, primary administrative support of the Provost Office and managing purchasing/travel/etc. processes. Work ranges from standardized office support assignments to performance of administrative duties involving decision-making and judgment. Work requires contact with program staff, managers of other units within the organization.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Graduation from high school and three years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or graduation of a two-year secretarial science or business administration program and one year of experience as described above; or graduation from a four-year college or university, preferably with major emphasis on Business administration or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience in higher education
• Ability to exercise judgement, tact, and discretion in dealing with a wide variety of administrators, faculty, staff, and members of the community
• Solution-oriented with a can-do attitude; will seek out solutions to problems independently *
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, organize work, and establish work priorities with minimal supervision
• Ample experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Zoom
• Support the Associate Provost with management of key initiatives
• Maintain a schedule of committee meetings
• Understand policies and procedures that connect to initiatives
• Conduct research and analysis as requested and necessary to complete tasks
• Manage communication platforms for initiatives including Teams and SharePoint sites
• Manage and organize documents and develop materials as requested
• Manage the Associate Provost's office calendar, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and problem solve scheduling conflic s.
• Document meeting agendas and/or background information within appointments on the calendar
• Help Associate Provost manage meeting times throughout the day and week
• Document meeting minutes
• Assist with various events and retreats throughout the year

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Work Days Monday to Friday

Hours Per Week 40 hours per week

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range $20 - $23 an hour

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE

NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date 06/13/2024

Job Closing Date 06/21/2024

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (

UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings Single Incumbent

UNC Wilmington actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified persons from all racial, ethnic or other minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.