Admin Support Specialist

Posting Information

Department:
Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801

Career Area:
Administrative/Clerical Support

Posting Open Date: 07/07/2026

Final date to receive applications: 09/07/2026

Position Type:
Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Admin Support Specialist

Position Number:

Vacancy : S027784

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

Hours per week: 20

Work Schedule:

Flexible, on-campus, within work unit hours that are typically Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $20.00 - $28.30 per hour

Proposed

Start Date:

08/17/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or longer

Be a Tar Heel! 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.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care:
We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education:

We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research:
We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center. The Center’s mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training, and outreach.

This Administrative Support Specialist position will perform a variety of business functions to address the needs of the Carolina Cancer Screening Initiative (CCSI). They will provide administrative and logistical support for CCSI leadership (calendar support, CV & biosketch maintenance, and program product tracking). They will also lead the planning and execution of meetings and small events. This role will support communication efforts, such as website updates, social media, and dissemination of program information.

They will manage CCSI travel arrangements, procurement, and supplies. Additionally, this role will assist with grant proposal submissions, manuscript preparation, and research-related documentation.

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

Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize tasks based on project needs, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively across interdisciplinary teams.

Microsoft Office experience (Teams, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Not Applicable.

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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.