Position Details Position Information Job Title Administrative Support Specialist
- Advanced Position Number 000466 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Time-Limited No Department Homepage https://studentaffairs.
ecu.edu/ Advertising Department
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Division Student Affairs Classification Title 10422 Administrative Support Specialist Competency Level 3
- Advanced Working Title Administrative Support Specialist
- Advanced Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range $34,602
- $56,422 Anticipated Hiring Range $44,367
- $49,297 Salary Grade Equivalency NC10 Work Schedule Monday-Friday Work Hours 8:00 am
- 5:00 pm Position Location (City) Greenville Job Category Staff Be a Pirate!
Be a Pirate! East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Division of Student Affairs is responsible for providing various student support, services and educational programs accessible to the university community. The division supports Pirate success through environments that enhance student development, engagement, belonging, well-being and career readiness. The division strives to be a national leader in developing student experiences that positively transform lives and communities through work that makes students the focal point of our services, policies and programming; creates a community where all feel safe, included and welcomed; treats each other with dignity and civility, and recognizes every individual has rights, ideas and beliefs; maintains open and honest interactions, and delivers high-quality programming, services and resources through continuous reflection and improvement. Primary Purpose of Position This position will lead and manage a variety of business and fiscal functions for the seven offices/centers that comprise the Department of Student Engagement. Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement, this position has responsibilities that directly impact the quality of students' educational experiences, interactions with peers, and the campus community at large. The position oversees all fiscal activities within Student Engagement, providing leadership on budgeting, purchasing, student employment, travel, and other financial operations. The position provides administrative and programmatic support to all seven Student Engagement offices/centers. The position develops and implements systems, policies, and staff training that support the unit's operational goals. This position serves as a key member of the Student Engagement Leadership Team and works directly with the Director on unit planning and management.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Financial Management/Business & Records Administration (30%) Planning and Organizing Work/Supervision (20%) Student and Staff Communication (20%) Participate in the life of the university & community engagement (10%) Departmental Management/Information Processing & Decision Making (20%) Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. License or Certification required by statute or regulation None Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Office management and budget experience Familiarity with Windows environment including Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel and Publisher Experience applying accounting and budget practices preferred. Experience with coordinating and understanding multiple fund sources Experience developing written documents, new processes and procedures License or Certification required by the Department None Special Instructions to Applicant Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement. Additional Instructions to Applicant Job Open Date 09/14/2026 Job Close Date
- Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.
m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 09/29/2026 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97098 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 budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Nondiscrimination Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. 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
edu . Eligibility for Employment 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. Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST . Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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