Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Journey

Student Affairs - 40000

The Division of Student Affairs consists of fourteen functional departments, each of which is responsible for providing a variety of student support, service, and educational programs which are accessible to all members of the university community. The staff members are dedicated individuals known for their passion and commitment to implementing programs and services that affect student development over the course of a lifetime. Student Affairs provides excellent delivery of student services that are responsive to student needs and promotes the quality of life and education both inside and outside the classroom. We build institutional traditions and lifelong affiliations through creative programs, vibrant student organizations, and a living/learning environment built on core values and uncompromising principles

Student Affairs - 40000 College

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Main UNCW Campus

The Executive Assistant serves as the senior administrative staff member of the Vice Chancellor’s office and as the assistant to the Vice Chancellor with substantial delegated responsibility for managing complex administrative, operational, and project-based functions while also maintaining a high level of confidentiality. In addition to providing traditional executive administrative support, this position plays a key role in coordinating and managing divisional operations, including the development of procedures for efficient workflow, monitoring office operations, and overseeing multiple concurrent initiatives.

This Executive Assistant also supports human resources-related functions for the division, including leave tracking, performance evaluation processes, staff search and onboarding coordination, and serves as the liaison for multiple professional committees. This role is responsible for planning and managing a high volume of events and meetings and requires experience with crisis management.

This position must interact with senior university administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni and members of the general public. Independence and decision-making responsibility within university policies, procedures and guidelines are imperative. The selected candidate must demonstrate a professional demeanor while interacting and communicating with contacts at various levels within and outside of the university.

Graduation from high school and three years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or graduation of a two-year secretarial science or business administration program and one year of experience as described above; or graduation from a four-year college or university, preferably with major emphasis on Business administration or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

12 Months

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Permanent

200

03/18/2026

03/24/2026

Single Incumbent

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.