Administrative Support Associate - 2609

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

The School of Education educates majors and minors in preparation for a variety of career and graduate studies; and prepares educators and counselors for work in school systems and community agencies.

The purpose of the position is to provide administrative support services for the Department of Counseling and Teacher Recruitment in the School of Education. Applies knowledge of departmental and School of Education programs, policies and procedures to interpret and communicate information to meet student and faculty needs. Demonstrates the ability to work with confidential and sensitive information such as student records and course grades.

The individual will work with the department chair and director of teacher recruitment, primarily assisting with departmental functions including course scheduling, Banner, coordinating web content, processing budget orders, and working with faculty and students. The position also requires preparation of correspondence, requisitions, forms, keeping records, budgets, filing systems; composing communications to vendors, accounting policies and other agencies; handling mail, supervising student worker(s),maintaining the website for the departments as the WIC, working with faculty and students in non-curricular areas such as outreach event planning. This position involves a number of diverse skills in dealing with many individuals requiring assistance of some kind daily. The person in this position needs to take the initiative to handle unforeseen problems that arise on a day to day basis within the department, such as changes in the work environment regarding computer technology; unforeseen course changes for faculty and students; problem solving malfunctioning equipment and other concerns. The position requires someone who can multi-task and make decisions, serve the stakeholders of the department, and communicate effectively across the campus.

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This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.