Job No. 155038
- Job Title:
- Administrative Associate
- Employer:
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University of North Carolina-Wilmington
- Location:
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Washington , NC
- Posting Date:
- 04-Mar-2025
- Description:
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The CHSSA Academic Resource Center (CHSSA ARC) provides holistic academic advising services to students in our departments, to champion our students as they navigate their collegiate experience. The Administrative Associate will advance the mission of the ARC by providing business services that support the day-to-day operations of the unit and the college.
This position is assigned to the CHSSA ARC at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. This position supports 1 Director, 3 Coordinators, and 6 Academic Advisors in all administrative functions.
College College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Administrative Associate will provide comprehensive office support and receptionist duties for the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) and the Academic Resource Center (ARC). This role includes managing the department budget, supporting academic advising, and coordinating various administrative tasks. The position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently on special projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage academic advising assignments and process student information requests.
Assign advisors to new and transfer students.
Collect and compile student success data.
Develop and maintain schedules for advising center activities and events.
Oversee the ARC reception area, providing customer service and addressing inquiries.
Process purchasing, requisitions, and travel arrangements.
Manage departmental budgets.
Manage event logistics and execute special projects.
Recruit and supervise student workers.
Track curricular actions in Curriculum.
Maintain and reconcile the departmental budget.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience
Advanced degree from an accredited institution.
Experience with providing administrative support or office management
Experience with Banner and/or other commonly used higher education software systems
Ability to learn and quickly utilize new software programs or technology
Ability to work independently
High level of attention to detail
Excellent organization and customer service skills
- Contact information:
- University of North Carolina-Wilmington
- Washington, NC 28403
- United States
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