Administrative Assistant
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193943SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Administrative AssistantAnticipated Hiring Range
$47,500 - $52,500Work Schedule
40 hours. 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. [Flexible work arrangements may be available including flexible schedules and hybrid work location (on campus / remote).]Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Department of ChemistryAbout the Department
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
Essential Job Duties
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the Department HR Representative with payroll, personnel, and administrative actions for current employees as well as assist with recruitment and employment of visiting scholars and postdocs for the assigned Research Groups
- Interprets guidelines, answers inquiries and advises research group members regarding processes, services, and operations as applied to sponsored research, and non-standard situations (which the Chemistry Department has on a daily basis)
- Assist the above mentioned Research Groups with ordering supplies, receiving items and processing payments through PCard
- Processing Marketplace orders, purchase orders or vouchers
- Obtaining quotes from vendors for chemicals, supplies, and equipment and discussing details of requirements, arranging returns, repairs and maintenance, as necessary
- Pickup and distribution of weekly mail
- Creating and maintaining various administrative Excel spreadsheets and Google Docs/Drives
- Monitor all financial activities for PIs of the assigned research groups including grant and non-grant accounts
- Provide PI’s with quarterly budget/forecast reports as requested
- Coordinate the scheduling of meetings and draft the associated agendas, including that of seminar speakers and invited guests
- Coordinate travel arrangements and process travel reimbursements for PI’s and the members of their research group and visitors
- Work with department staff and PI’s to update website information for the Department website and the research Groups
Other Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education
Other Required Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Environment or similar products.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
- Must be organized, work well with others in the department, college, and across the university and enjoy working with students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior administrative work experience.
- Familiarity with NCSU practices, policies, and procedures and the campus environment.
- Experience in compliance with university financial guidelines.
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
04/19/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
04/29/2024Notice to Applicants
Special Instructions
Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.
Position Number
00110463Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Administrative Support SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
AdvancedPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 34,602 - $ 58,870Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
170701 - ChemistryAA/EEO
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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