Executive manager Jobs in Greensboro, NC

Requisition Number : S2948

Position Number : 999517

Position Classification Title :

Executive Assistant

Functional Title : Executive Assistant

Position Type :

Administration - Staff

University Information :

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit :

The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) is a collaboration of North Carolina A&T State University and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. JSNN’s research and educational programs focus on the emerging areas of nanoscience and nanoengineering. The strengths of the two universities in the basic sciences and in engineering make them ideal partners for this new, interdisciplinary school. JSNN faculty and students will be able to access laboratories and classrooms at NC A&T, UNCG as well as the leading edge JSNN faculty at the Gateway University Research Park.

Nanotechnology is often referred to as convergent technology because it utilizes knowledge from a diverse array of disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and technology. Nanotechnology is rapidly becoming a large part of the world’s economy, generating an array of materials, technologies, and new products. JSNN’s Professional Master of Science in nanoscience and PhD in nanoscience degree programs have been developed to meet the need for trained professionals in the emerging high technology industries using nanotechnology.

JSNN has six research focus areas—nanobioscience, nanometrology, nanomaterials (with special emphasis on nanocomposite materials), nanobioelectronics, nanoenergy, and computational nanotechnology. These technical areas will afford numerous opportunities for collaboration with industrial partners.

Position Summary :

The role of this position is defined and impacted by the mutual working relationship established with the administrator. (“right-hand” to the administrator) These positions serve as the principle personal and administrative support. Work ranges from standardized office support assignments to performance of administrative duties involving decision-making and judgment. Public contact is a major component of positions, both internal and external to the organization. Work requires contact with program staff, managers of other units within the organization, representatives of other state agencies / universities, clients, service recipients, elected / appointed representatives, and the public. May coordinate business functions of the unit that include personnel administration, office coordination, and budget monitoring or management.

Minimum Qualifications :

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY AND THREE YEARS OF PROGRESSIVELY RESPONSIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE / OFFICE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE; OR GRADUATION 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.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Education : A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communication, English, or other relevant field.
• Project Management Experience : The Executive Assistant must have a demonstrated history of managing projects through all phases of development.
• Must be able to concisely, but accurately tailor communications to dynamic audiences, often with little notice.
• The Executive Assistant must be able to communicate — both orally and written — with a wide-range of constituents.
• Advanced experience with Excel spreadsheets : A successful candidate should be comfortable with manipulating formulas, creating charts from data, and synthesizing information from spreadsheets.
• A successful candidate should have prior experience building PowerPoint presentations

Alternate Option :

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 competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes :

Recruitment Range : 57,670 – $57,936

Org #-Department :

Dean's Office - NN - 13201

Work Hours of Position :

8am-5pm M-F

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Job Family :

Administrative & Managerial

Career Banded Title :

Executive Assistant

Open Date : 02 / 28 / 2025

Close Date : 03 / 21 / 2025

FTE : 1.000

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Key Responsibility :

Office and Calendar Management

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Written Communication

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Grants Pre- award

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Meeting Management

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Other duties as assigned

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Competency : Knowledge - Program

Competency Description :

Competency Level : Journey

Competency : Knowledge - Program

Competency Description :

Competency Level : Journey

Competency : Knowledge - Program

Competency Description :

Competency Level : Journey

Competency : Knowledge - Program

Competency Description :

Competency Level : Journey

Physical Effort :

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Preparing / Analyzing figures - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - R, Sitting - F, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - R, Pushing / Pulling - R, Climbing-Stairs - R, Bending - R, Squatting - R, Reaching - R

Work Environment :

Inside - C, Outside - R