Administrative Support Specialist - Journey

Position Details

Position Information
Job Title
Administrative Support Specialist - Journey

Position Number
944580

Vacancy Open to
All Candidates

Time-Limited
No

Department Homepage
URL

Advertising Department
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

Division
Academic Affairs

Classification Title
10422 Administrative Support Specialist

Competency Level
2 - Journey

Working Title
Administrative Support Specialist - Journey

Number of Vacancies
1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
1.0

Full Time or Part Time
Full Time

Recruitment Range
$34,602 - $49,406

Anticipated Hiring Range
$39,983

Salary Grade Equivalency
NC09

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday

Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Position Location (City)
Greenville

Job Category
Staff

Be a Pirate!
Be a Pirate!

East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of Student Financial Aid is assigned to the Enrollment Management area within the Provost's Division at East Carolina University. The Director is the chief executive and administrative officer of the office and reports directly to the Executive Director for Enrollment Management.

The mission of The Office of Student Financial Aid is to offer a comprehensive financial aid program that attempts to meet the total financial needs of all university students, utilizing aid programs from all sources for which students are believed to be eligible, designing financial aid packages in ways which assist students in achieving a quality education and support their academic objectives.

The Office of Student Financial Aid at East Carolina University is responsible for administering and processing all Federal, State, and other financial aid programs for students enrolled at ECU.

Primary Purpose of Position
This position assists with all Parent Loan (PLUS) and Alternative Loan awarded to ECU students. Position will be Master Timekeeper for the department and will work with departmental budgets.

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

License or Certification required by statute or regulation
None

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
PirateTime Timekeeping, Banner Finance and Pro-Card, North Carolina regulations on purchasing for state institutions.
Working knowledge of Excel and Word products.

License or Certification required by the Department
None

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

Job Open Date
08/28/2026

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.
09/11/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

Alternate option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice/TTY) or View email address on click.appcast.io .

Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at View phone number on click.appcast.io or toll free at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.