Executive Assistant - Journey Job Chapel Hill area,North Carolina USA,Administrative/Clerical

Posting Information Department

SPH
- Deans Ofc-460101

Career Area

Administrative/Clerical Support

Is this an internal only recruitment?

Posting Open Date

09/02/2026

Final date to receive applications

09/14/2026

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Executive Assistant
- Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent

NC12 / GN10

Working Title

Executive Assistant

Position Number

Vacancy

P021341

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Work Location

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$58,000 - $64,373

Pay Band Information

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Notice to Applicants

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

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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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC
-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, one of the top ranked public health schools in the nation, is comprised of eight academic units led and supported by the Dean’s Office and other large, centrally administrated school units. We have an enrolled student body of over 1600, taught by approximately 230 permanent faculty, and >100 adjunct and visiting faculty. The staff includes over 600 personnel of various types (including students, research staff and temporary workers) who help to achieve the teaching, research and service missions of the School and also to assist with compliance, finance, IT, fundraising and communication.

Position

Summary

The Executive Assistant’s (EA) primary responsibility is to provide executive support to senior leadership at the Gillings School. In the case of this position, the position will support the Vice Dean. In this capacity, the EA will spend the bulk of their time providing calendar and operational support. In addition to overseeing the administrative functions related to ongoing projects, they ensure that assignments/requests/commitments of the executive they support are accurate, adequate, consistent, completed prior to deadlines and of high quality.

This individual also works closely with, and will often receive guidance and assignments from, team members reporting up to their executive.

Finally, this position reports directly to the Dean’s Office Manager. As such, this individual serves as a key liaison to the Dean’s Office team, communicating about, and helping to align work, and ensuring smooth exchange of information and coordination of schedules and priorities. The Gillings School administrative team has a matrix model, meaning that administrative staff are cross trained and support each other as needed.

In this regard, the person in this position…