Administrative Assistant

Posting Details

Position Number 997939

Functional Title Administrative Assistant

Position Type Administration
- Staff

Position Eclass EZ - EHRA Non
- Exempt Permanent

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No.

1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

University Advancement elevates UNCG's reputation, advances institutional strategy, and fosters community pride through integrated communications aligned with its public mission as a student-centered research university. The department develops and executes strategic communications and marketing initiatives that enhance visibility, engage key audiences, and convey the University's distinctive value. Working across schools, colleges, and administrative units, University Communications manages media relations, marketing campaigns, content strategy, branding, digital engagement, sponsor ships, and crisis communications.

The Advanced Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Office of University Communications and its senior leadership. This position requires substantial independent judgment, advanced organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex, often confidential tasks across a dynamic communications and marketing environment. The Advanced Administrative Assistant serves as a key resource for staff as well as for faculty, students, and external stakeholders, and is expected to exercise initiative, discretion, and professionalism at all times.

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience (typically three to five years of progressively responsible administrative work).
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and standard office technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.

• Three (3) or more years of administrative experience in a higher education, government, or comparable complex organizational setting.
• Experience with enterprise information systems used in higher education (e.g., Banner, People, Emburse (Chrome River)).
• Knowledge of higher education governance structures, academic calendars, and faculty affairs processes.
• Experience supporting budget management, grant administration, or academic program coordination.

$45,747.90 - $50,831.00

University Communications - 33901

08/14/2026

08/30/2026

No

1.000

Permanent

12

Non-Exempt