Special Projects Coordinator

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

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This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The University of North Carolina, School of Law aspires to be a great public law school. Toward this end, it pursues a fourfold mission: to prepare outstanding lawyers and leaders for the bar, the bench, all public and private law settings, and public service; to make nationally and internationally significant legal and policy contributions through an ambitious agenda of research and scholarship; to instill lifelong ethical values, dedication to the cause of justice and a lasting commitment to pro bono and public service; and, to serve the legal profession, the people and institutions of North Carolina, the nation and the world.

The Special Projects Coordinator serves as a key member of the UNC School of Law administrative team, responsible for executing high-priority strategic projects, events, and operational initiatives that support the School's mission and leadership objectives. This position coordinates all aspects of complex events and special projects, including scheduling and calendaring, travel arrangements, catering, venue logistics, vendor coordination, and stakeholder communications. Working across a broad range of internal and external constituencies, the Special Projects Coordinator ensures projects are completed efficiently, professionally, and with exceptional attention to detail.

The successful candidate will possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, trustees, vendors, and other external partners. The position requires advanced administrative and technology proficiency, including expertise with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Copilot), Concur travel and expense management, RASR, and project management and collaboration platforms such as Asana, CRM systems, Planner, Power Automate, Forms, OneDrive, Adobe Acrobat, and similar enterprise systems. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technologically sophisticated, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple competing priorities while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and customer service.

High school diploma or equivalency and three years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or Associate's degree in secretarial science, business administration, or a related discipline and one year of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience ; or Bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Expertise with all Microsoft 365 applications
Experience with Concur and RASR
Knowledge of Project Management platforms, including Asana and CRM systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build effective relationships with a variety of internal and external partners

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.