Description: The Department of Communication Science and Disorders ( CSD ) within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University is seeking an administrative support specialist to support administrative departmental tasks and projects. This position provides high-level administrative support to the Chair of the Department, faculty, and students. The employee interacts with the public, students, faculty, staff, and alumni with department services and operations. Responsibilities include support for academic activities such as course scheduling, registration and record keeping; office management, procurement, front line reception; coordinating internal and external communications, and other day-to-day office operations. Primary Function of Organizational Unit: North Carolina A & T State University is a public land grant high research institution that is committed to teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. As the largest HBCU in the nation, our enrollment is over 13,487 students and our workforce include over 2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90-degree programs at the bachelors, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight academic colleges. The University is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina ( UNC ) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS ). The strategic vision, preeminence 2030, focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-centered environment. The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences ( HCHHS ) comprises six departments and the School of Nursing. The HCHHS offers the following undergraduate degree programs; Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, HCHHS offers four graduate degree programs including the Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work ( MSW ), Master of Science in Health Psychology and Ph.D in Social Work. Three additional doctoral programs are being developed; Doctor of Nurse practice ( DNP ), PhD in Applied Psychology, and PhD in Sociology. The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence in Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), a hub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement efforts to alleviate health inequities. The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic relationships between these departments to develop advanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholastic activity. The Department of Communication Science and Disorders at North Carolina A&T State University is a supportive community of committed faculty and practitioners whose goals are to introduce students to the ideas and concepts relevant to this discipline, encourage interdisciplinary learning, prepare students for study in graduate schools, prepare students to conduct both basic and applied research. These goals are reached through quality classroom instruction, departmental colloquia, departmental student organizations, internship opportunities through independent study, and individualized research projects. The Department of Communication Science and Disorders has 160 enrolled undergraduate students and currently has 6 tenure-track faculty. The department is seeking candidates to join a growing program with a highly interactive and productive faculty. The Department of Communication Science and Disorders is a liaison office with facilities in Hines Hall, Proctor Hall, and General Classroom Building and provides an array of building-related services (i.e., scheduling classrooms for instructional purposes, coordinating special events, overseeing repair and maintenance request, etc.). Internal job number: 007685 Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Preferred: • Bachelor’s degree or three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience • Have excellent interpersonal skills Have strong critical thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills • Proficient written and verbal language skills Job Closing Date: 05/19/2025