Administrative Support Associate

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

We are seeking an experienced admin support associate to work fully in-person. Experience with UNC systems and knowledge of CAS policies and processes strongly preferred.

The Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill is the state's flagship program in this area of study, pursuing research and offering instruction in Asian and Middle Eastern cultures and nine Asian and Middle Eastern languages. The department offers an undergraduate BA with six different concentrations, nine undergraduate minors, and an MA. The department is involved in various study abroad programs, sponsors a wide variety of cultural and outreach events, and is a partner in many of the University's global initiatives. The department has 31 permanent faculty and around a dozen more temporary faculty, visiting scholars, and graduate TAs, all supported by a team of four permanent staff.

The Administrative Support Associate ( ASA) is typically the first person encountered by visitors and callers to the department. Since the ASA is stationed in the department main office, they experience a very high level of interruption and distraction. The largest part of the ASA's job is faculty support: answering questions, helping with tasks, informing faculty about policies and procedures, and directing them to other people and resources as appropriate. The ASA's many other duties include general office tasks like distributing mail and keeping copiers running. They will also be responsible for gathering, organizing, and maintaining records. The ASA will be the main person handling space issues for the department, which includes making space reservations and coordinating with Facilities as needed to handle issues in multiple buildings. They are also responsible for purchasing and parts of the department website.

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Familiarity with campus systems, policies, and processes.

Must be capable of walking around campus, climbing stairs, moving up to 50 pounds.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.