Admin Support Specialist

This position is located on site at the UNC Department of Family Medicine - Academic Section in Chapel Hill, NC. Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

The UNC Department of Family Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Temporary Administrative Support Specialist to join our academic team. This role is essential in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and providing a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and visitors. The primary responsibilities of this position are serve as the first point of contact at the academic front desk: greet visitors, provide directions, and answer the main academic phone line. Manage mailroom operations, including sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail and packages. Organize and maintain conference rooms and shared academic spaces. Support the Medical Student Education ( MSE) program by preparing and distributing rotation calendars. Assist faculty with travel arrangements and reimbursements. Perform a variety of administrative tasks and provide general support to academic staff and faculty as assigned. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic academic environment and support the mission of medical education at UNC.

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

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Previous administrative or customer service experience preferred.

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

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.