Temporary Position – Student Employment Administrative Assistant

Temporary Position – Student Employment Administrative Assistant

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville’s commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, and resume.

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

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Temporary Position – Student Employment Administrative Assistant

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Position Summary

This is a temporary position that will support the Associate Director for Student Employment Development in the administration and implementation of campus-wide student employment initiatives, including hiring platform management, communications, and special projects designed to enhance the student employment experience.

Responsibilities include overseeing data entry and error correction for the JobX student employment hiring platform, ensuring accurate job records in both JobX and Banner, processing job approvals, troubleshooting to support efficient student hiring operations, and possible platform training.

This position will also support the implementation and continuous improvement of campus-wide student employment initiatives and programs. The Admin Assistant will collect and analyze data to inform recommendations related to student employment policies, compensation practices, and program effectiveness.

Position Number

Full-Time/Part-Time/Intermittent Part-Time (30-40 Hrs/Wk)

Salary Information

Salary Information $18-$20 per hour

Posting Number

Posting Number T0202

Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 or more years of experience in a detail-oriented role.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of experience in customer service and data entry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Organizational, detail-oriented, and data management skills.
Prior experience with Banner is helpful, but not required.
Ability to use data tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, and responsible and ethical use of AI.
Self-motivated with strong problem solving ability.
Effective communication with strong written and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish rapport and relate well to students, faculty, and staff.

Work Schedule and Hours

Typical office hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours on evenings/weekends as needed for meetings, presentations and special events to meet the needs of the department. Depending on the needs of student employment, remote work may be available.

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/21/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 09/04/2026

Open Until Filled No

Anticipated Start Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, and resume.

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

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference.

UNC Asheville 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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees…