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Description:

The Executive Assistant will provide administrative support for the Dean of the College of Business and Economics. The Executive Assistant supports the Dean through appointment and travel scheduling. This position is involved in a variety of assignments and high impact projects requiring scheduling, creative planning, confidentiality, internal and external communication. The Executive Assistant is responsible for proactive and effective support of the Dean’s activities based on a thorough understanding of priorities and internal and external relationships.

Public contact is a major component, both internal and external to the College. The position’s incumbent will frequently interact and coordinate College activity within the work unit with key University central offices. Work requires regular contact with the offices of the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, Provost, Deans, and other leaders and vendors outside of the University community. This position coordinates business functions of the College that include monitoring and interpreting policies and procedures and personnel administration. In addition, the position’s incumbent is responsible for providing advice on general College or operational issues and concerns, and helping to carry out strategies and plans.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University ( NCAT ) is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. It is the largest historically black college or university ( HBCU ) in the nation and its enrollment exceeds 11,500 students, approximately 1,500 of whom are graduate students. The students are served by more than 700 faculty, teaching at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels. The University is committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

Internal job number: 002946

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:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of progressive university administrative experience.

Job Closing Date: 01/20/2026