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Administrative Associate

University of North Carolina Wilmington
$36,946 - $40,500
paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Wilmington
Dec 17, 2025
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Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range $36,946 - $40,500
Vacancy Number S02748
Position Title Administrative Associate
Working Title Administrative Associate
Competency Level Journey
Home Department Department of Management - 31280
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Management department is an academic unit assigned to the Cameron School of Business whose mission is defined as research, teaching and service. The faculty publishes scholarly articles and present research at academic conferences/meetings throughout the year. The department provides undergraduate and graduate course work for a wide variety of compulsory business school courses associated with the Management and Marketing options in the Cameron School of Business. Service is provided to (1) the university through faculty committees and other activities, (2) to the community by consulting, speeches by means of holding officer position for academic conferences as well as providing peer review services for journals.
College Cameron School Business - 312 College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Administrative Associate provides comprehensive administrative and technical support to the Department of Management. This position is responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:

  • Supporting the department in managing, coordinating, and advancing departmental goals
  • Coordinating travel arrangements and processing travel authorizations and reimbursements
  • Purchasing, organizing, and maintaining departmental supplies
  • Building courses and assisting the Chair with student enrollment management
  • Preparing and processing large mailings
  • Ensuring the office space remains organized, functional, and well-maintained
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for planning and coordinating department-sponsored events
  • Assisting search committees, the Department Chair, and candidates throughout departmental searches
  • Maintaining the departmental website, monitoring for needed updates, and recommending changes
  • Managing the department's operating budget across multiple funding sources, including tracking expenditures, preparing spending reports, and assisting the Chair with budget decisions
  • Supervising student workers as needed
  • Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Graduation from high school and one year of related office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred education, professional skills and experience

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience with Banner Finance, Banner HR, SSRS, ChromeRiver, EPAF, and UShop
  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office software
  • Pleasant and professional customer service skills and attitude
  • Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills

Required Certifications or licensure
FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year 12 Months
Work Days Monday - Friday
Work Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
Position Number 7601
Job Posting Date 12/16/2025
Posting Close Date 01/09/2026
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38167
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