Admin Support Specialist

Monday - Thursday, 9am - 2pm. One day work from home possible, with prior approval.

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The UNC Department of Religious Studies is dedicated to the study of religions as historical and cultural phenomena. We take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding religious traditions from around the world: their history, sacred texts, beliefs, rituals, and institutions. The faculty conduct research and teach courses in a number of religious traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism. They analyze religious life from the ancient and modern world, from ancient Sumer to present-day Iran, from early modern Europe to 21st-century India, from medieval Japan to contemporary America.

The Department of Religious Studies currently has 21 faculty members and 35 graduate students. Our growing, vibrant department requires a part-time Administrative Assistant to support faculty and staff. The Administrative Support Associate position serves as initial contact for the department and is responsible for reception/general office duties. These duties include greeting/referring/assisting visitors/students/faculty. In addition, this position provides administrative support for Religious Studies as a whole. In coordination with the department manager, this position processes all vendor payments for approval, processes student and faculty payments for approval using appropriate university systems and office technology like CONCUR travel system and Bank of America Works System. This position helps to maintain payment records for reconciliation of accounts in Infoporte and Connect Carolina. The role develops reports and data using SAS. The Admin prepares, receives and distributes mail/FedEx for Religious Studies. The employee maintains office supplies to run the department, distributes email to listservs as needed, updates websites as needed, and provides general program support for the Religious Studies Department as the primary staff assistant to the manager of the department.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience with PaymentWorks purchasing card reconciliation, and RASR (especially PO's, IC's and guest lectures) is preferred. Familiarity with Infoporte helpful.

Lift up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to sit for long periods.
Ability to move easily around campus (Religious Studies has space in 3 buildings), including to/from distant parking.
Must be able to push a rolling cart or furniture dolly (event set-up).

Not Applicable.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.