Administrative Support Specialist

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 an NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be included with your application.
• 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.

Be an Eagle – Where Purpose Takes Flight! 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, 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.

This position will provide administrative support to a multi‑disciplinary safety team which prides itself on excellent customer service. 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.

• 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 meeting deadlines.
• Professional level skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint to meet organizational needs.
• Experience adapting to change and working 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 coordinating a variety of resources in acquiring and disseminating information.
• Working 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.

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 expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

• Receives requests for EHS services from faculty, staff, and/or students and records all relevant information and provides the request to the EHS Director and…