Administrative Coordinator

Administrative Coordinator

$45,000 - $55,000

Monday
- Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Raleigh, NC

Philosophy & Religious Studies

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies manages major and minor programs in the disciplines of philosophy and religious studies; it offers a wide range of courses in these fields to students across the university, with enrollments of over 16,000 credit hours each year; and it manages several minor programs in fields related to philosophy and religious studies. It is active in scholarly research, has nineteen tenure-track faculty, eleven professional track faculty, and two administrative staff.

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

The Administrative Coordinator is a dynamic role serving at the intersection of academic research, creative immersive technology (VR/AR), and fast-paced artificial intelligence research center operations. This position manages multi-faceted administrative functions across grant management, hardware logistics, executive support, and cross-functional project coordination. The ideal candidate combines the compliance rigor of higher education administration, the technical resourcefulness of a VR studio manager, and the speed and adaptability of an AI operator.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs (equipment boxes, hardware gear), and handle delicate electronic equipment safely.
• Will be expected to work in an on-site environment balancing standard office setting, creative VR and robot testing lab, and high-tech research space.

High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Software, Hardware & Tech Familiarity:
  Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365 (advanced Excel/Word/PowerPoint), Zoom, and video conferencing hardware;
  Functional understanding of hardware inventory management and basic operation of VR/AR consumer and developer headsets and workstations.
• Financial & Grant Literacy:
  Ability to manage budgets, interpret financial ledgers, and assist with grant proposals and expenditure tracking.
• AI & Automation Tools:
  Hands-on experience or strong aptitude for using generative AI tools, automated scheduling software, and digital workflow management to increase administrative efficiency.
• Adaptability & Resilience:
  Comfortable managing ambiguity, shifting focus rapidly between academic compliance and high-speed project demands;
  Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive, proprietary, and confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Documentation & Stakeholder Management:
  Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with…