Administrative Support Specialist

Administrative Support Specialist

Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.

As a critical part of the NCCU leadership team, EHS promotes health and safety for students, faculty, staff and visitors to campus. EHS works with university, county and state agencies to ensure compliance with all of the various regulatory bodies that govern health and safety including OSHA, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Environmental Quality and others through the provision of technical assistance, education and policy making.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and budget support to the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team. Major duties include departmental correspondence, maintaining accurate training and other databases, report writing, taking and distributing minutes, data collection and analysis, verifying and summarizing data, providing purchasing and budget support, and providing overall administrative structure for the Department.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include experience with financial budgets including purchasing, reconciliation, etc. Experience adjusting language or terminology to meet the needs of the audience. Experience designing projects and working with minimal supervision. Prioritizing work and meet deadlines. Professional level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint to meet organizational needs. Experience adapting to change and work in a fast-paced environment. Experience following up and through on assignments with minimal supervision. Substantive knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods, and practices. Demonstrate and apply knowledge in performance of administrative tasks. Experience providing excellent customer service. Compile, assimilate, and organize both printed and electronic information. Experience applying knowledge of data collection, storage, organization, manipulation, and or analysis of data. Exercise judgment, discretion, and negotiation skills in problem situations. Learning, interpreting, and explaining policies, regulations, and programs. Responding to inquiries and coordinate a variety of resources in acquiring and disseminating information. Working collaboratively with diverse groups. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum education/experience is a high school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Prefer at least an associate's degree, with a focus in business, accounting, or management.

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Work hours are Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. The position is not required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies. It is not a campus security authority designated position.

Key responsibilities and related competencies include coordination - operations, budget management, and information/records administration.

Posting number is SPA01446P. The open date is 01/20/2026 and the close date is 02/15/2026. Special instructions to applicants include completing and submitting an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment. North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify.

Employee benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include accrued vacation and sick leave, community service leave, NC state health benefits, NCFlex vision, dental, flexible spending account, life insurance, 11-12 paid holidays, teachers and state employees retirement system (TSERS), optional supplemental plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457, employee assistance program (EAP), campus recreation center discount, university bookstore discount and more.

Required documents include a resume/CV, unofficial transcripts (official required from selected candidate), and a list of references. Optional documents include DD-214 (veterans only) and NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (national guard only).

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