Administrative Support Specialist
East Carolina University
Administration, Customer Service
USD 19.3-19.3 / hour
Posted on Mar 26, 2026
Position Details
Position Information
| Working Title | Administrative Support Specialist |
|---|---|
| Position Number | T10422 |
| Department | SAH Student Transitions |
| Department Homepage | |
| Advertising Department | STUDENT TRANSITIONS |
| Division | Student Affairs |
| Classification Title | |
| Competency Level | 3 - Advanced |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Hourly Salary Rate/Range | $19.30 |
| Work Schedule | M-F |
| Position Location (City) | Greenville |
| Position Type | Temporary Staff |
| Job Category | Staff - Office/Clerical |
| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The Division of Student Affairs comprises over 30 departments, each responsible for providing various student support, services, and educational programs accessible to the university community. With over 300 full-time employees and over 1200 student workers, 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. |
| Job Duties | Primary Purpose of the Position: Reporting to the Director of Student Transitions, this position will coordinate a variety of business and/or fiscal functions for Office of Student Transitions (OST). This position is responsible for oversight and facilitation of day-to-day office operations for OST, including financial management of departmental budgets; providing guidance and recommendations to staff members regarding the execution of administrative, business, and fiscal processes. This position will utilize knowledge/interpretation of divisional, university, and state policies/procedures that govern financial operations. This position will provide a broad range of support and leadership to OST, including planning/coordination associated with the administrative, financial, and business components of the various programs offered through this department. Other overarching responsibilities include customer service, serving as the initial point of contact for OST, directly tracking and managing the auxiliary Orientation (~$1M) and Camp Pirates (~$10K) budgets and fee-funded OST (~$100K) budget annually, which includes providing recommendations for appropriate fund usage. This position will directly manage the U-Store for OST, as well as departmental deposits and account reconciliation. This role will facilitate all student hiring processes for OST and will supervise student office employees. Other duties include serving on committees to plan various programmatic offerings, and summarizing/writing reports. This position will use various information systems to communicate with staff and students, as well as to manage student participation in Orientation, Camp Pirates, or other OST programmatic offerings. Financial Management/Business and Records Administration (40%):
Planning and Organizing Work (25%):
Student and Staff Support/Supervision (25%):
Participate in the Life of the University & Student Transitions (10%):
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| Minimum Education/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 | |
| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | Experience in a university or higher education setting. |
| License or Certification Required by the Department | |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
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| Job Open Date | 03/25/2026 |
| Job Close Date | 04/01/2026 |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92322 |
| 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-Coordinator@ecu.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. |
| 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. |
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