An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
Skip to Main Content Western Carolina University has been ranked #3 in the nation on Forbes 2025 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, out of the top 498 employers across all industries. Toggle navigation Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help WCU Home Office of Human Resources and Payroll Annual Fire Safety and Security Report Student Employment Information Immigration Law Related Notices Administrative Assistant #T00967 Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicants must apply online.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
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Temporary hourly employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis, and temporary salaried employees are paid monthly. Temporary positions are not eligible for state sponsored benefits but may qualify for ACA coverage depending on employment terms. Posting Details Posting Information Posting Number temp hourly760P Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/17611 Classification Title Working Title Administrative Assistant #T00967 Department Purchasing & Accounts Payable Salary Range $17.00/hr Posting Information The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus. This position provides administrative support Purchasing and Accounts Payable.
Duties include:
scanning documents and providing backup and support for any administrative needs. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position Familiarity or knowledge of Microsoft Office. The ability to use standard office equipment, ability to read and interpret various documents related to the job, ability to perform work requiring accuracy and considerable attention to detail without close supervision. Ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Preferred Qualifications Posting Text Open Date 08/10/2026 Close Date 11/02/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must apply online.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note:
Temporary hourly employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis, and temporary salaried employees are paid monthly. Temporary positions are not eligible for state sponsored benefits but may qualify for ACA coverage depending on employment terms. Background/E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu. University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
