Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer provides high-level administrative, organizational, financial, and operational support to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Office of the Chief Operating Officer/Division of Finance and Administration. The position serves as the principal administrative support professional to the COO and provides coordinated administrative support to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer as directed by the COO.

The position manages complex calendars and meetings, prepares correspondence and reports, coordinates information and document flow, assists with financial and budgetary activities, supports Board of Trustees and University committee responsibilities, responds to internal and external constituents, and helps coordinate activities across the administrative and operational areas within the Division of Finance and Administration.

The position requires significant independent judgment, discretion, organizational ability, and knowledge of University operations. The Executive Assistant serves as a liaison between the Office of the Chief Operating Officer/Division of Finance and Administration and University leadership, employees, students, vendors, the UNC System Office, state agencies, and members of the public.

In addition to traditional executive administrative responsibilities, the position provides hands-on business and administrative support during periods of significant operational demand. This includes assisting Auxiliary Services and other operating units during semester opening, student move-in, major campus events, Homecoming, Commencement, and other periods when additional administrative and business support is necessary to ensure effective University operations.