Program Assistant

Position Title: Program Assistant

Position Number:

Department: INSITE:
Americas - 313900

Posting Open Date: 07/13/2026

Final date to receive applications: 07/20/2026

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 40

Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $20.44 - $21.16 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or longer

The Program Assistant for the Institute for the Study of the Americas supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs and initiatives that foster engagement, leadership development, and community-building for UNC Chapel-Hill. This role provides administrative, logistical, and operational support for events, student programs, and grant initiatives while helping to create a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners.

The Program Assistant collaborates closely with campus and community stakeholders to advance the Institute’s mission.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement programs, events, and initiatives.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for events, student programs, and grant initiatives.
• Create a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners.
• Collaborate closely with campus and community stakeholders to advance the Institute’s mission.

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

• English/Spanish bilingual (or knowledge of another language spoken in Latin America/Caribbean)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Adaptability to learning new software
• Strong verbal and written communication with effective interpersonal skills

None.

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.