Administrative Support Specialist

Position Number 2679Functional Title: StaffPosition Eclass Administrative Support SpecialistPosition Type: EZ - EHRA Non - Exempt PermanentUniversity 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: Summary The School of Education is committed to creating life-changing opportunities through education by providing transformative learning, leading innovation and discovery, engaging communities, and promoting equity and diversity.Position Summary: This position, housed in the Dean’s Office, will provide support to several areas within the School of Education without administrative support. This position will offer support to School of Education’s Dean’s Office, Business Office, Office of Student Success, and Spartan Education Scholars Program. Other duties include initiating personnel actions, budgeting (including processing all payments and travel reimbursements), event planning, customer service, and other office activities.Minimum Qualifications: Recruitment Range HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY AND ONE YEAR OF RELATED OFFICE EXPERIENCE; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.Preferred Qualifications:Previous professional experience with financial management (e.g., purchasing, A/R, data entry/reporting, and account reconciliation).Experience with software platforms including Banner, Chrome River, Excel and other Microsoft tools.Prior experience working in higher education or state/government operations will be considered favorably. $45,834 - $47,209Org #-Department: 08/24/2026For Best Consideration Date Dean's Office - ED - 12001Job Open Date: YesFTE 09/11/2026Open Until Filled: 1.000Type Of Appointment PermanentNumber of Months per Year: 12flsa Non-ExemptPercentage Of Time: 25%Key Responsibility: Budgeting/Financial ManagementEssential Tasks Maintain all aspects of departmental/program funds; maintain budgets for Other Than Personnel state funds, non-state discretionary funds, expend funds for all departmental business including travel expenses, operational expenses, recruiting and advertising costs, event/conference expenditures; maintain and reconcile PCard transactions; and initiate paperwork for student-related payment actions.Percentage Of Time: 20%Key Responsibility: Business And Office Administration/records ManagementEssential Tasks Maintain consistent operation of all departmental administrative business by following and implementing procedures that ensure accurate record-keeping of student, faculty, and employee data, departmental program data, and departmental financial data.Percentage Of Time: 20%Key Responsibility: Communication/Customer ServiceEssential Tasks Interact with faculty, staff, students, and business partners via email, telephone, and in person. Write and edit documents, forms, correspondence, explain policies and procedures; and report information as needed.Percentage Of Time: 20%Key Responsibility: Event Planning /organizing WorkEssential Tasks Coordinate School of Education and department-sponsored events. Ensure operational policies and procedures are followed.Percentage Of Time: 15%Key Responsibility: Other DutiesEssential Tasks Supports the overall functioning of the Department by performing other duties as assigned.Physical Effort: Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Reading, Writing, Eye-hand coordination, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Lifting-0-30 lbs.Work Environment: Inside