Administrative Support Specialist

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Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University ( NCCU ), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU , your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

An opportunity awaits you at NCCU , where your purpose can take flight.

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Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

The Department of Public Administration prepares students for ethical, effective leadership and service in public, nonprofit, and related organizations through graduate education, applied and scholarly research, professional engagement, and service. The Department administers North Carolina Central University’s NASPAA
-accredited Master of Public Administration ( MPA ) program through Traditional and Executive program pathways and supports professional, community, and public-service engagement consistent with the mission of the University.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide specialized administrative and operational support to the Department of Public Administration. The position applies specialized knowledge of departmental and University policies, procedures, information systems, and administrative processes to process information and transactions, maintain records, communicate requirements, and support efficient departmental operations.

The position processes and monitors financial, purchasing, travel, personnel, and hiring transactions; maintains and reconciles administrative and student records; supports faculty and departmental activities; prepares reports and documents; and coordinates administrative processes. The position also provides support for student records and registration, accreditation, assessment, course scheduling, faculty activities, departmental meetings and events, and other Public Administration program operations.

The position works collaboratively with the Department Chair, faculty, departmental staff, and University administrative offices to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed accurately and timely in accordance with established policies, procedures, approvals, and operational guidelines.

• Working knowledge of administrative office practices, records management, and specialized administrative processes, with the ability to interpret and apply University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to compile, verify, organize, maintain reconcile, and report information from multiple sources and maintain accurate electronic and physical records.
• Ability to use office technology, spreadsheets, databases, document-management platforms, and enterprise administrative systems; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and…