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Administrative Support Associate

Employer
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location
Greensboro, NC
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Number:

997933

Functional Title:

Administrative Support Associate

Position Type:

Staff

Position Eclass:

EZ - EHRA Non - Exempt Permanent

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 Office of the Provost is the central administrative unit that supports all entities within the divisions of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Research & Engagement. The Office embraces shared governance and works in an open and transparent manner, fostering a collaborative environment where institutionally minded colleagues strive to advance each other’s work. We engage thoughtfully and collegially across all divisions of the University and represent the institution effectively to external partners. Our central purpose is to provide administrative leadership that facilitates the success of all UNCG faculty, staff, and students, while strengthening human capital in the Triad, state, and beyond by promoting excellence in research, creative activities, and educational programming that addresses societal needs.

Position Summary:

The Administrative Support Associate provides high-level, independent administrative and operational support to the Faculty Senate.

For the Faculty Senate, the Administrative Support Associate independently organizes major meetings, forums, and events; manages the senate budget and reconciliation; maintains official governance records and committee rosters; and oversees website updates. This role serves as a central point of contact for Senate-related inquiries, providing accurate information and guidance on governance processes and procedures.

This position is responsible for creating and maintaining organizational mechanisms that support effective governance operations. Through independent system development and process refinement, the position enhances organizational efficiency and workflow within the Senate.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or equivalent training/experience

Recruitment Range:

18,000-21,000

Org #-Department:

Office of the Provost - 10101

Job Open Date:

11/05/2026

Job Close Date:

11/19/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

FTE:

0.500

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

12

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Percentage Of Time:

35

Key Responsibility:

  • Serve as primary resource for scheduling for Faculty Senate and General Faculty events, including meetings/forums, and other senate activities

Essential Tasks:

  • Working with Microsoft Calendar to set-up, invite, and remind attendees;
  • Scheduling meetings including virtual formats; creating scheduling polls (e.g. Doodle);
  • Arranging catering for meetings
  • Serving as administrator during all faculty senate meetings
  • Reserving meeting locations; reserving travel transportation

Percentage Of Time:

35

Key Responsibility:

  • Communication and composition of correspondences, organizing and sending out agendas and minutes for Faculty Senate leadership

Essential Tasks:

  • Help support communication between Faculty Senate leadership and the wider faculty through checking and responding or coordinating a response to faculty senate emails,
  • Coordinating with senate leadership regarding meeting deadlines, etc.; collaborate with senate chair to prepare and send out meeting agendas; communicating with meeting attendees via email, text, phone, chat, etc.

Percentage Of Time:

15

Key Responsibility:

  • Maintains current and up to date roster of senators and senate committees

Essential Tasks:

  • Facilitating senator and senate committee rosters
  • Communicating with election officers regarding elections and deadlines
  • Collaborating with election officers regarding needed updates and refinements to rosters

Percentage Of Time:

10

Key Responsibility:

  • Coordinates and provides oversight of Faculty Senate budget, banner forms, including transportation and travel, coordination of all files, technology, office and digital spaces

Essential Tasks:

  • Facilitate processing and payment of invoices; oversee completion of appropriate paperwork as needed
  • Oversee reimbursement of expenses
  • Manage Faculty Senate office space
  • Oversee Faculty Senate files and other equipment

Percentage Of Time:

5

Key Responsibility:

  • Other duties as assigned

Essential Tasks:

  • Take initiative when problems arise that need innovative solutions; assist and support senate leadership in identifying and solving problems

Physical Effort:

Reading - f, Writing - f, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - f, Hearing - f, Talking - f, Standing - o, Sitting - f, Walking - o, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - o, Climbing-Stairs - o

Work Environment:

Inside - f, Outside - r

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/. 

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

Company info
Website
Telephone
336-334-5009
Location
723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
United States

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