The North Carolina Community College System (System Office) is a statewide network of 58 public community colleges. The system enrolls over 500,000 students annually. It is the 3rd largest in the nation based on the number of colleges. It also provides data to the North Carolina Learning Object Repository by collecting, contributing, and sharing digital learning resources for use in traditional or distance learning environments. The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, develop a global, multicultural, and competent workforce, and improve the lives and wellbeing of N.C. citizens. To learn more about the NC Community College System Office and the Great 58 visit our website  About Us | NC Community Colleges

NC Community Colleges System Office has an opening for a State Board Affairs Executive Assistant, in the State Board Affairs Section of the Executive Division. The recruitment range: $41,429 – $57,000.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is work collaboratively with the Director of State Board Relations to coordinate State Board meetings and functions. This includes agenda development, posting public meeting materials, coordinating with staff to collect and publish materials in a timely manner. The position is responsible with managing travel, supply, and budget of the State Board Affairs office and State Board of Community Colleges which includes event and travel logistics. The position is responsible for serving as the clerk for State Board of Community Colleges Committees (Personnel, Legislative, and Accountability and Audit) as well as serving as backup for other clerks and the Director of State Board Relations. The position has regular contact with members of the State Board of Community Colleges, community college Presidents, System Office administrators, and the general public to provide information regarding State Board activities and meeting information. Position is primarily weekdays between 8am-5pm but could include some evenings.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/AND ABILITIES: An overall understanding of state and federal government with emphasis on community colleges; a thorough knowledge of office management and records retention and procedures; a strong background in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; the ability to self-compose and edit; the ability to organize, to coordinate , and exercise discretion; to perform responsibilities independently of supervision; and to utilize technology to include creation and maintenance of databases and electronic retention of records, the ability to make sound decisions, the ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; determine the course of action; develop appropriate solutions, the ability to function under pressure and work on multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner. Project management skills to plan and successfully implement projects and events. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products.