Administrative Support Specialist

Posting Details

• Posting Number
  : SPA
  01445P
• Open Date
  : 01/20/2026
• Close Date
  : 02/03/2026
• Special Instructions to Applicants
  :
  Pre-Employment Requirements:
  You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
  
  Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment. North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
• Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
  Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave;
  Community Service Leave; NC State - Health Benefits; NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more; 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.

• Position/Classification Title
  :
  Administrative Support Specialist
• Working Title
  :
  Administrative Support Specialist
• Competency Level
  :
  Advanced
• Position Number
  : 102024
• Salary Grade Equivalent
  : 61
• FLSA
  :
  Non-Exempt
• Appointment Type
  :
  Permanent - Full Time
• FTE
  : 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
• If time limited, duration date
  : (none)
• Department Hiring Range
  : $34,602 - $49,275
• EEO-1 Category
  :
  Technicians
• SOC Code
  : 43-9199 - Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other

Join our team at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). NCCU is a historically Black university located in Durham, NC. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support work-life balance, professional growth, and a legacy of excellence and transformation. This opportunity supports the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team with administrative and budget responsibilities, documentation, data management, purchasing, and general administrative duties.

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 regulatory bodies (e.g., OSHA, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Environmental Quality) through technical assistance, education and policy making.

This position provides administrative support to a multi-disciplinary safety team, focusing on customer service. Major duties include departmental correspondence, maintaining training and other databases, report writing, minute taking and distribution, data collection and analysis, data verification and summarization, purchasing and budget support, and providing overall administrative structure for the Department.

• Experience with financial budgets including purchasing, reconciliation, etc.
• Experience adjusting language or terminology to meet audience needs
• Experience designing projects and working with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Professional-level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Experience adapting to change and working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience following up on assignments with minimal supervision
• Substantive knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods, and practices
• Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge in administrative tasks
• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Ability to compile, assimilate, and organize both printed and electronic information
• Experience applying knowledge of data collection, storage, organization, manipulation, and analysis
• Demonstrated judgment, discretion, and negotiation skills in problem situations
• Ability to learn, interpret, and explain policies, regulations, and programs
• Ability to respond to inquiries and coordinate resources to acquire and disseminate information
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.

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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…