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North Carolina State University · 11 hours ago

Administrative Support Specialist

North Carolina State University is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to join their Landscape Maintenance and Operations unit. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative, human resources, and operational support to a varied workforce, supervising staff, and coordinating HR-related processes.

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Responsibilities

Supervise an Administrative Support Associate and provide administrative support for full-time, temporary, and supervisory staff across multiple program areas
Coordinate HR-related processes, including job postings, interview scheduling, hiring proposals, onboarding, and separation activities, in collaboration with Facilities HR
Oversee office procedures and tracking systems related to cell phones, ComTech, Wolftime, Workers’ Compensation, training compliance, and other administrative processes
Manage departmental onboarding and ensure implementation of role-specific and university-required training
Support unit-level training, travel, internship programs, and safety initiatives (such as safety field days) by partnering with the Business Services unit to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Collaborate with Facilities-wide administrative staff and AVC support teams on special projects, leadership initiatives, events, and employee engagement activities
Maintain unit communications by managing the electronic billboard, gathering relevant information, and developing clear, engaging messaging for staff
Coach, delegate, and review administrative tasks to support staff, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and continuous improvement across unit operations
Administer unit-specific employee recognition programs and coordinate interpretation and translation service needs
Provide first-line customer service by managing the main phone line, walk-in inquiries, mail distribution, supply orders, and serving as a building liaison
Serve the campus community by coordinating work requests through AiM, managing brick permits and bollard keys, responding to Service Center requests, and supporting community service initiatives
Participate as a member of the unit’s leadership team, attending leadership meetings and handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Serve as backup to the Administrative Support Associate as needed to ensure continuity of operations

Qualification

Administrative supportSupervisionHuman resources coordinationCustomer serviceInternal communicationsOrganizationCollaborationInitiative

Required

High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience
Valid Driver's License Required
North Carolina Driver's License required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained

Preferred

Administrative/clerical experience in an office environment strongly preferred
Experience supervising or coaching administrative staff
Comfortable coordinating complex schedules, onboarding programs, and unit-wide initiatives
Skilled at providing customer service and serving as a reliable point of contact for staff and campus partners
Ability to craft clear, engaging internal communications

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
Childcare benefits
Wellness & Recreation Membership
Wellness Programs

Company

North Carolina State University

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North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$60.84M
Key Investors
National Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Safety CouncilBezos Earth Fund
2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
2024-05-31Grant· $30M

Leadership Team

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Marshall Brain
Director
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