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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

🇺🇸 Greensboro, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ January 7th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

North Carolina A&T State University is hiring an Executive Assistant to the Chancellor. The Executive Assistant will manage the Chancellor's calendar and coordinate assigned special events, supporting the Chancellor through a collaborative working relationship while assisting with daily university operations and serving as initial contact for university stakeholders.

Highlights
  • Manage the Chancellor’s calendar and coordinate special events.
  • Support daily operations and act as initial contact for university administrators, faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
  • Requires high school diploma plus three years administrative experience, or associate’s degree plus one year experience, or bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration or related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least five years progressively responsible experience in higher education administration.
  • At least two years experience supporting a CEO, President, or Chancellor, preferably in a public university.
  • Permanent full-time position, exempt status.
  • Salary commensurate with education and experience.
  • Position located within the Chancellor’s office, supporting the university's mission and vision.
  • On-site work required.
  • Employee benefits include health benefits, retirement plans, paid leave, employee assistance programs, and campus discounts.

Executive Assistant to the Chancellor Full Description

Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
  • NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount

Posting Details
 Classification Information 
Classification Type  | EHRA
 Position Overview 
Primary Purpose of Position  | The primary purpose of the Executive Assistant is to manage the Chancellor’s calendar and coordinate assigned special events. The role of this position is further defined and impacted by the mutual working relationship established by the Chancellor.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit  | The primary purpose of the Office of the Chancellor is to promote the educational excellence and general development and welfare of the institution by directing the mission and vision of the university. Accordingly, the office staff ensures the administrative needs of the Chancellor are met and provides administrative support to the Chancellor by assisting with the daily operations of the university and acting as the initial contact for university administrators, faculty, staff and students; and visitors.
Minimum Requirements  | High School diploma or equivalency and three years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or graduation with an 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 Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education  | Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least five years of progressively responsible experience supporting administrators in higher education. At least two years experience supporting a Chief Executive Officer, President, or Chancellor, preferably in a public university setting.
Required License or Certification  |
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.  | On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
 Position Information 
Working Title  | Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Position Number  | 000104
Recruitment Salary Range  | Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA  | Exempt
Appointment Type  | Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track  | No
FTE  |
If Time Limited, Appointment Length  |
Organizational Division  | Chancellor
Organizational Location  | Chancellor
Organizational Unit  | Chancellor
 Posting Detail Information 
Posting Number  | EPA2934
Open Date  | 01/06/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled  | 01/31/2026
Open Until Filled  | No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search  |
Date Position Available  | 02/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant  | You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount

Quick Link  | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39330
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
  2. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  3. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  4. Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
  5. Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts
Contact Division of Human Resources
 Phone: (336) 334-7862
 Fax: (336) 285-2799
 Email: hr@ncat.edu