Description: The developing Physician Assistant ( PA) Program at North Carolina A&T State University is seeking an administrative support specialist to oversee administrative departmental tasks and projects. The Administrative Support Specialist oversees administrative aspects of the didactic and clinical phases of the Physician Assistant Program. It is expected that the Administrative Support Specialist will manage communications with key internal and external stakeholders, as well as provide administrative support toward consistently meeting programmatic goals. This position reports to the Department Chair and is expected to interface with applicants, students, and faculty. This person will work in conjunction with the department Chair, director or pre-clinical director, and director of clinical education for the oversight of administrative aspects of the didactic and clinical phases of the physician assistant program. This position reports to the Department Chair and is expected to execute at a high level with a particular focus on managing details and meeting student and faculty expectations. 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 includes 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 2023, 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 Physician Assistant Studies is a quickly growing department, and this position will play a key role in preparing for accreditation, admissions, and facilitating growth and development. Internal job number: 007552 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: 07/18/2025