Office Assistant

Office Assistant #000530

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community. UNC Asheville's commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter and resume. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS. Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran's Preference. If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Posting Number - S0709

Classification Title - Administrative Support Specialist

Overall Position Competency - Contributing

Working Title - Office Assistant #000530

Position Number - 000530

FLSA - Non-Exempt

NC Salary Grade Equivalency - NC08 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)

Recruitment Range - $35,000-$40,000

Position Summary - The major purpose of this position involves front office/reception duties for a medical/mental health clinic. This includes welcoming students, scheduling appointments, responding to telephone inquiries, ordering supplies, and supporting clinical staff. This position involves independently assessing possible crisis situations and selecting the most appropriate action within the Center's procedural guidelines.

Division - Student Affairs

Department - Student Health and Counseling

Full-Time / Part- Time - Full-Time

Months per Year - 12 Months

Time Limited Position - No

Minimum Qualifications Notice - Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skills - High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Knowledge of office technology such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc. Ability to complete administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies, travel reimbursements, scheduling meetings, etc. Ability to handle confidential records and information. Knowledge of office support in a medical and/or university setting.

Work Schedule and Hours - Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional time on evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the department.

Posting Date - 08/12/2026

Closing Date - 09/02/2026

Open Until Filled - No

Background/E-Verify - UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification - All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

University Safety - The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • UNC Asheville website
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn
   • HERC
   • NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security)
   • UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
   • X (formerly Twitter)
   • Circa (formerly Local Job Network)
   • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. DD-214
2. NGB 23A (RPAS)
3. DD256 or NGB22