CIO Administrative Support - T00998

Location: Cullowhee

Posting Number temp hourly
1288P Quick Link for Internal Postings  Classification Title Working Title CIO Administrative Support - T00998 Department CIO, Office of Salary Range $18.00/hr Posting Information

This position is on site at our Cullowhee, NC campus.

Working hours will generally be weekdays from 8:00a - 5:00p and may be adjusted based upon management discretion.

The Division of Information Technology is seeking an Administrative Support Associate to provide support within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). This position assists with day-to-day administrative, logistical, and operational tasks that support the IT Division.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle a variety of administrative tasks efficiently.

Position will:

* Serve as front office support, including greeting visitors and screening incoming calls and messages

* Provide general office support such as data entry, filing, and document preparation

* Perform proofreading and ensure accuracy of written materials

* Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings, travel, and conferences

* Provide logistical support for meetings and events as needed

* Perform other clerical, procedural, or administrative tasks in support of the IT Division

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

The ideal candidate should have strong customer service skills, which includes but are not limited to the following:

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

* Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel

* Effective written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work

* Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

* Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately

* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Minimum Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalency

* Demonstrated ability to perform administrative and clerical support functions

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with:

* Previous experience in an administrative support role

* Experience with financial processing (e.g., invoices, requisitions, or budget tracking)

Posting Text

Open Date 08/03/2026 Close Date 09/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must apply online.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.

Please Note:

Temporary hourly employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis, and temporary salaried employees are paid monthly. Temporary positions are not eligible for state sponsored benefits but may qualify for ACA coverage depending on employment terms.

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation;
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