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Office Assistant

Appalachian State University

$38,897-$41,167

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Feb 10, 2026

Position Summary Information

Classification Title	Administrative Support Associate-College Generalist
Working Title	Office Assistant
Location	Boone, NC
Job Category	6
Position Number	022541
Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S
Department	History - 250400
Primary Purpose of Position	The Administrative Support Associate for the Department of History at Appalachian State University provides essential operational, academic, and administrative support that enables the department to fulfill its mission of delivering a rigorous liberal arts education grounded in historical knowledge, cultural understanding, and analytical thinking. This role supports faculty, students, and the Administrative Support Specialist; and ensures the smooth functioning of daily departmental operations. The position strengthens the department's ability to offer a broad, comparative curriculum and to prepare students for informed citizenship and varying professional pathways.
Minimum Qualifications	Graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Diplomas or degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License/Certification Required
Essential Job Functions	Core responsibilities include: assisting the Department Chair with routine administrative tasks coordinating course and room scheduling facilitating faculty technology and instructional needs managing book orders serving as the primary receptionist maintaining departmental records and annual reports assisting with committee activities for thirty-five faculty members maintaining search and promotion/tenure files and student evaluation records overseeing student workers coordinating general maintenance of departmental functions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position	This employee must have: exceptional communication skills-both verbal and written ability to interact with multiple categories of individuals-faculty, students, campus visitors, and business representatives capacity to supervise and oversee the activities of multiple student employees and graduate assistants
Preferred Qualifications	2 years of clerical work experience Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, computer, and literacy skills
Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.	Communication-Written: Independently composes letters, memos and reports requiring research and presents data accurately to support findings. Responds to inquiries, which require written explanation or interpretation of established policies, procedures and programs. Reviews sensitive materials and edits content constructively. Communication-Verbal: Applies knowledge of programs, policies and procedures to interpret and communicate information to meet specific needs of staff and clients. Demonstrates the ability to work with confidential and sensitive information. Information/Records Administration: Utilizes, reconciles and manipulates data for management reports from different internal and external sources. Applies an understanding of the information in order to extrapolate key data elements. Maintains databases. May serve as a lead worker.
Type of Position	Permanent Full-Time
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday-Friday
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Overall Competency Level	Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalency	GN06
Salary Range
Anticipated Hiring Range	$38,897-$41,167

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	02/10/2026
Closing Date	03/08/2026
Competency Level Statement	If no applicants apply who meet the required competencies, then management may consider other applicants at a lower competency level.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume List a minimum of 3 professional references with contact information on the application
Search Chair Name	Jason White
Search Chair Email	whitejc3@appstate.edu
Applicant Pool Preference	External (Post on the Web)

Departmental Information

Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53260
Posting Number	201502943P