Administrative Support Specialist - Contributing

The Graduate School oversees the operation of approximately 69 master's degree programs, 18 doctoral and first professional degree programs, and 77 graduate certificate programs with an enrolled student body of 5000 students. The Graduate School leads development and administration of the University's graduate programs by providing central support for graduate program marketing, recruiting, and admissions, by facilitating the development of new and existing programs, establishing and implementing effective academic policies, retaining and graduating high-quality graduate students, distributing resources strategically, assuring graduate program quality, encouraging and supporting graduate student scholarship and creative activity, and implementing efficient and effective best practices in support of graduate education. In support of this mission, the Graduate School administers an annual assistantship budget of $7.3 million and a tuition assistantship budget of $3.5 million

The Graduate School Receptionist greets all in-person visitors to the Graduate School, including faculty, staff, students, prospective students and their families, and other community stakeholders, and is responsible for all contacts to the general Graduate School phone number, voicemail, and email address. The Graduate School Receptionist also provides administrative support to the Graduate School's admissions team and student support services team to ensure high-quality customer service for prospective and current students.

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

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If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

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Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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