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Position TypePermanent Staff (SHRA)Is this an internal only recruitment?NoPosition TitleAdmin Support Specialist - AdvancedWorking TitleProgram Coordinator (Entrepreneurship Center)Position Number20016597Vacancy IDP010957Budgeted Hiring Range$40,000 - $45,000Pay Band Information

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Salary Grade EquivalentGN07Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-LimitedFull-Time PermanentIf time-limited, estimated duration of appointmentHours per week40Work Schedule

Normal business hours M-F

Department Name and NumberKenan-Flagler Bus Sch-330100Date First Posted10/17/2019Closing Date10/24/2019Position LocationChapel Hill, NCPosition Posting CategoryAdministrative/Clerical Support Position Summary Information

Department Description

The Entrepreneurship Center is a program unit at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School that leads entrepreneurship curricular and co-curricular programs and sponsors several cross-campus programs under its Learn-Launch-Lead rubric including the Carolina Challenge (a campus-wide venture competition), 1789 (a design lab), Launch Chapel Hill (a leading venture accelerator), and the Adams Apprenticeship (an alumni talent development program for UNC students), among others. As such, the Center is a central catalyst for the entrepreneurial ecosystem at UNC and serves as a major contributor of the culture leveraging the assets of the Kenan-Flagler Business School. The operating model of the Center is called Learn-Launch-Lead, where the program leads the curriculum, the experience, and the network that drives the prominence of the university’s entrepreneurship program, perennially ranked among the top 20 nationally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Description

The Program Coordinator of The Entrepreneurship Center works closely with the Center’s Director to coordinate key functions of the Center, including: curricular and instructional support; communications/client relationships; and administrative and program support for thought-leadership and fund-raising functions in the Director’s purview. The position serves as the primary contact for students in the Director’s classes; coaches/mentors/ judges/speakers participating in his classes; as well as alumni, donors, community leaders, public officials, and university leaders. The Program Coordinator communicates teaching schedules and details, develops documentation to maintain course operations and student engagement, and responds to questions and concerns from students in all classes. The Program Coordinator supports the Center Director in communications with constituencies and also coordinates events, meetings, conferences, and site visits. The Program Coordinator supervises student workers engaged in the Center Director’s teaching, research, and outreach responsibilities. The Program Coordinator provides support to the Center Director, with scheduling/calendar management; developing and managing documents; editing and drafting documents; greeting guests; and coordinating activities with the Center Director related to their job duties.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge-Program: Understanding of services, policies, and procedures related to a program or area of specialization. Ability to demonstrate and apply this knowledge in performance of office support tasks. Ability to explain and interpret information to clients/customers and staff. Ability to demonstrate and apply this knowledge in performance of office support tasks and a high level of organization and the ability to manage workflow.
Information/Records Administration: Ability to compile, assimilate, and organize both printed and electronic information. Ability to apply knowledge of data collection, storage, organization, and manipulation/analysis of data.
Office Technology: Ability to utilize office software, web tools, equipment, and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet organizational needs.
Problem Solving: Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
Communication-Verbal: Ability to clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups.
Communication-Written: Ability to present ideas clearly and effectively in written form; ability to adjust language or terminology to meet the needs of the audience; ability to use correct grammar, organization, and structure.
Research Support: Be able to undertake searches for data relating to the Center Director’s program of research and compile data and citations as requested.
Client Engagement and Customer Service: The ability to coordinate communications and logistics for a range of constituencies engaged with the Center Director, including alumni, students, VIP visitors, and university stakeholders; support the Director in his work with the Center Leadership Council.

Some domestic travel may be required and occasional after-hours and/or weekend works is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

An undergraduate degree with education and experience in entrepreneurship is preferred. The ideal candidate is proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Client Relationship Software (CRM), as well as administrative programs and Content and Learning Management Systems. Demonstrated skills with excellent customer service and team management and communication skills, including verbal communications and written communications that are concise with accurate spelling and grammar. Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical and Mental RequirementsPosition/Schedule RequirementsEvening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionallyPosition AttributesStimulus/ARRA FundedNoQuick Linkhttp://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/171270 Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

1. List of References

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Administrative Support Specialist position.
   • High school diploma/GED and at least one year of office support experience
   • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in any field
   • Combination of post high school education and/or experience in office support to equal at least 1 year
   • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and office support experience to equal 5 years (ex. 1 year of high school and 4 years experience)
   • None of the above
2. * How do you view entrepreneurship as an essential part of undergraduate and graduate training at the collegiate level? What are the key ingredients required to support the development of proficiency in entrepreneurship in undergraduate and graduate education?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * What direct experience have you had in developing curricular and co-curricular programs in entrepreneurship at the collegiate level?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * What direct experience have you had in operating in a complex organizational environment where multi-tasking and priority-setting is required?

   (Open Ended Question)