Admin Support Specialist

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

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The Department of English and Comparative Literature and the Department of American Studies are academic units within the College or Arts and Sciences that serve a large number of UNC faculty and staff. Both units offer minors, majors, and graduate degrees in their respective fields. The academic units share administrative staff.

The Department of English and Comparative Literature: The Department of English and Comparative Literature is a vibrant department with a global reach. Our course offerings present a variety of approaches to the study, production, and appreciation of literary and nonliterary texts. We pursue a four-fold mission to 1) explore the history and significance of American, British, and world literature; 2) promote interdisciplinary connections and incorporate the study of culture, theory, and history into our research and courses; 3) offer training in rigorous thinking, precise analysis, and critical reading; and 4) foster practical skills in rhetoric, composition, and expression in essays, creative pieces, even emerging forms of digital media. English and Comparative Literature is home to the undergraduate and graduate programs in English and the undergraduate and graduate programs in Comparative Literature, and the undergraduate program in Creative Writing as well as various certificate programs.

For more than fifty years UNC's Department of American Studies has explored US American culture from local, regional, national, and global perspectives. We are committed to interdisciplinary approaches that place American institutions as well as the histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences of American people at the center of academic study. Graduates of our department build careers in public history, arts, museums, and non-profits in addition to law, health, and business. The department serves as the home for the undergraduate and graduate program in American Indian and Indigenous studies and a graduate program in folklore.

The Administrative Support Specialist role will primarily assist with reconciling accounts, providing concur/travel support, training faculty on policies and procedures concerning CONCUR, IC support, P-Card reconciliation and purchasing, tracking faculty and research funding, and tracking budget. This position will provide additional support in other administrative and procedural tasks. General administrative assistance/additional duties as assigned. This position provides support to two departments: Department of English and Comparative Literature, and Department of American Studies.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience in a higher-education environment
Experience with UNC budget and travel system

To be considered for the position, please submit all required application documents.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.