Job Details
Department: INSITE: Americas-313900
Career Area: Administrative/Clerical Support
Is this an internal only recruitment?: No
Posting Open Date: 07/13/2026
Application Deadline: 07/20/2026
Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title: University Program Specialist - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent: NC12 / GN11
Working Title: University Program Specialist
Position Number: 20077286
Vacancy ID: P021184
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited: Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Flexibility required for occasional weekend and evening events.
Work Location: CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $57,000 - $60,000
Position Summary
The University Program Specialist for Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and Latin America will report to the INSITE Chair and provide high-level administrative coordination in support of globally focused academic initiatives within INSITE. The position will manage event logistics, serve as the primary liaison to CASBO, maintain detailed tracking of funding opportunities, financial activity, and other program resources. This role has significant budget input through developing, monitoring and evaluating program budgets. Responsibilities also include managing the logistics and processes for visiting scholar appointments, student services (marketing and communications outreach) and coordinate with global university and UNC campus partners to ensure the smooth delivery of cross-disciplinary, trans-regional activities and academic degree programs. The role requires strong independence, administrative judgment, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through, as well as the ability to build effective relationships across international campus infrastructures and partners. Position requires advanced proficiency with university systems. In addition, the position supports the broader operational needs of INSITE, including high-volume transactional processing and coordination of a substantial annual portfolio of events and programs.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
- Demonstrated experience in global or international education, including work that reflects cross-disciplinary and trans-regional perspectives.
- High proficiency with administrative and financial systems and the ability to produce accurate documentation and reports.
- Strong event logistics coordination experience, including managing multiple stakeholders and time-sensitive tasks that included the ability to maintain sponsor compliance and to create a program within a budget.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and follow through with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach with faculty, staff, students, and administrative offices.
