Executive Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details
Requisition Number
S3075

Position Number
999925

Position Classification Title
Executive Assistant

Functional Title
Executive Assistant

Position Type
Administration - Staff

University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) is a joint venture of North Carolina A&T State University (NCAT) and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). JSNN's research and educational programs focus on the emerging areas of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. The strengths of the two universities in the basic sciences and in engineering make them ideal partners for this interdisciplinary School. Nanotechnology is often referred to as convergent technology because it utilizes knowledge from a diverse array of disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, engineering and technology. JSNN's Professional Master of Science and Ph.D. degree programs will help meet the need for trained professionals in the emerging high technology industries using nanotechnology.

Position Summary


**Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration

The role of this position is defined and impacted by the mutual working relationship established with the administrator ("Right-hand" to the administrator). This position serves as the principle personal and administrative support. Work ranges from standardized office support assignments to performance of administrative duties involving decision-making and judgment. Public contact is a major component of positions, both internal and external to the organization. Work requires contact with program staff, managers of other units within the organization, representatives of other state agencies/universities, clients, service recipients, elected/appointed representatives, and the public. This role will support the dean by organizing meetings and communication, maintaining administrative documents for the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN). This position also provides key support to school event planning and travel arrangements.

Minimum Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY AND THREE YEARS OF PROGRESSIVELY RESPONSIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE/OFFICE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE; OR GRADUATION OR ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE IN SECRETARIAL SCIENCE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, OR A RELATED DISCIPLINE AND ONE YEAR OF PROGRESSIVELY RESPONSIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE/OFFICE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE; OR BACHELOR'S DEGREE, PREFERABLY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR A RELATED DISCIPLINE; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communication, English, or other relevant field. Project Management
• Experience: The Executive Assistant must have a demonstrated history of managing projects through all phases of development.
• Must be able to concisely, but accurately tailor communications to dynamic audiences, often with little notice.
• The Executive Assistant must be able to communicate - both orally and written - with a wide-range of constituents.
• Advanced experience with Excel spreadsheets: A successful candidate should be comfortable with manipulating formulas, creating charts from data, and synthesizing information from spreadsheets.
• A successful candidate should have prior experience building Powerpoint presentations

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 competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

1. Name
2. Company Name
3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
4. Email Address
5. Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range
$57,000 - $58,000

Org #-Department
Dean's Office - NN - 13201

Work Hours of Position
8 A.M. - 5 P.M., Monday - Friday

Number of Months per Year
12

Posting Requirements

Job Family
Administrative & Managerial

Career Banded Title
Executive Assistant

Open Date
01/28/2026

Close Date
05/29/2026

FTE
1.000

FLSA
Non-Exempt

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