Student & Faculty Support Specialist College of Osteopathic Medicine

POSITION TITLE: Student & Faculty Support Specialist in the College of Osteopathic Medicine

COMPENSATION RANGE: 48,000. USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Dean Col Osteopathic Med Office

TARGET HIRE DATE: 11/1/2026

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/27/2026.

The Student and Faculty Support Specialist provides essential administrative and operational support to faculty members in the College of Osteopathic Medicine. This role ensures efficient day-to-day coordination of academic, research, and faculty needs, contributing to the smooth delivery of curriculum, research activities, and institutional service.

• Collaborates with unit leaders and the COM Operations Manager to implement curriculum into the Curriculum Workflow system.
• Collaborates with unit leaders and the COM Operations Manager to input course schedules into Banner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty administrative needs.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate appointments and assist BOM/Accounting Specialist with travel arrangements as needed.
• Assist affiliate faculty with the preparation of syllabi, course materials, examinations, and presentations.
• Support course coordination activities including exam proctoring, room reservations, and distribution of teaching materials.
• Draft and send routine communication between faculty, students, and administrative departments.
• Update and maintain online course content within the institution’s Learning Management System (LMS).
• Support the planning and execution of departmental meetings, faculty development events, research symposia, and guest lectures.
• Support the BOM/Accounting Specialist with P-card purchases, submit travel reimbursements, and assist with budget tracking and financial compliance.

• Serves as the front-facing position to welcome and support students and external guests who enter the office or contact via phone, emails, etc. The Specialist will answer student questions and address concerns such as where a class may be located, and how to contact a faculty member.
• The Specialist will appropriately refer students to other resources on campus. They will be knowledgeable about student development and be culturally competent;
• Have detailed knowledge and maintain point of contact communication with other campus support services.
• Coordinate between instructors, student services staff, counselors, and administrators to enhance the academic success of students.
• Serve as liaison for students with dean, faculty and college administrative staff; provide accurate information to instructors, students and to the public.
• Provide basic and initial assistance to students with questions about classes, registration, permission, etc. using established guidelines, policies and procedures
• Addresses individualized student questions or concerns;
• Creates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures, backgrounds, and identities.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of every student interaction including in-person visits, phone, and online consultations.
• Maintain committee documentation/records to meet accreditation requirements.
• Aids faculty in gathering and maintaining information required to meet compliance and accreditation needs.
• Ensure compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other institutional and regulatory guidelines.
• Support HRS…