Administrative Coordinator

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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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.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

The primary purpose of this position is to support general administrative and financial functions within the UNC Gene Therapy Center. The position will manage and execute day to day administrative and operational functions of the Center, including general office support, department communications, employee onboarding, and event coordination. Additionally, this position will support daily business activities of the Center including facilities management, procurement, Concur and invoice coordination, as well as equipment and inventory management. This position will report to the incoming Director of the Gene Therapy Center and will also be responsible for working closely with them to coordinate calendar, travel, and other duties as assigned.
This position requires excellent customer service and communication skills, along with the ability to multitask and balance competing demands. Attention to detail, exceptional time management, and organizational skills are required. Flexible work arrangements, including remote/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs.

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

Excellent time management and coordination to meet deadlines under time and resource constraints.

Interpersonal skills with proven ability to work in a team environment and remain calm under pressure.

Organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

Effective communication skills.

Experience with general office operations and standard computer applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Zoom)

Ability to interpret and communicate policies and procedures to both faculty and students.

Familiarity with and ability to understand and interpret a broad range of university systems, policies, and procedures.

Candidates should have experience providing administrative and business support in a professional office environment. Familiarity with UNC systems, such as Concur and RASR is preferred.

Not Applicable.

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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.