Program Specialist

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, DC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $36K - $79K 💻 Other 🗓️ July 28th, 2026

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Program Specialist. This role supports the Office of Public Affairs in Washington, D.C. by managing administrative, operational, communications, and engagement tasks. The specialist coordinates office policies, events, and financial operations while assisting with strategic communications and expanding the office's outreach through various media.

Highlights

Manage day-to-day operations of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Washington, D.C. Office of Public Affairs.
Develop and maintain office policies, procedures, systems, and best practices.
Serve as primary contact for office visitors, events, and engagement activities with diverse stakeholders, including university administrators, government officials, and external partners.
Support communications efforts through newsletters, stakeholder updates, web content, social media, and a monthly podcast.
Oversee financial management and building operations for the DC office, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Require strong organizational, communication, judgment, discretion, and multitasking skills.
Bachelor’s degree with at least one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred experience includes administrative support for senior executives, project management, event planning, expense processing, and familiarity with higher education or government environments.
Position entails occasional evening, weekend, and overtime work.
Salary range between $36,381 and $78,593 with full-time permanent status.