Administrative Support Specialist

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The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism program is system of university-based regional centers to serve autistic children, adolescents and adults and their families. As part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the program has an active clinical, teaching, and research program. TEACCH operates seven community regional clinics. Our clinics and programs offer a set of core services along with unique demonstration programs meeting the needs of autistic individuals, their families, and professionals across the state of North Carolina. Also, part of TEACCH is the Carolina Living and Learning Center, a residential/vocational training facility for autistic adults as well as an Employment Services program providing Job Coaching and related services to adults on the spectrum.

TEACCH is currently part of the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers ( AHEC) program. All TEACCH programs are coordinated through a central administration and research unit in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
TEACCH provides clinical services such as diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, speech language therapy, occupational therapy and parent support groups. In addition, TEACCH conducts training within the state of North Carolina, nationally and internationally and provides consultation for teachers, residential care providers, and other professionals from a variety of disciplines.
TEACCH conducts clinical research focused on providing evidence-based care to autistic individuals and their families in their home communities. Our research examines intervention effectiveness in clinic, school, and community settings. Ongoing research includes a school-based anxiety intervention program, a community college-based transition to adulthood program, a telehealth program treating depression and anxiety in autistic adults, and a physical activity program for autistic adults. Studies also examine the services needs related to early intervention, employment and aging.
TEACCH has 48 full and part-time faculty, 150+ staff and provides training opportunities in both research and clinical activities for interns, postdocs and other graduate and undergraduate students.
This position is located at the TEACCH Administration & Research building in Carrboro, NC.

The TEACCH Autism Program is seeking a highly organized and service-oriented Administrative Support Specialist to provide essential program and administrative support. This position plays a key role in supporting the operational needs of the program and the administrative functions of the Director of Business Operations and the Director of Clinical Services. This position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a program that supports individuals with autism and their families across North Carolina.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Program Operations Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for the TEACCH Program by managing the main phone line, general email inbox, and incoming mail. Respond to routine inquiries and provide accurate information regarding TEACCH services, redirecting inquiries as appropriate.
* Event and Meeting Coordination: Support internal meetings and events by coordinating logistics such as scheduling, space reservations, and catering arrangements.
* Executive Administrative Support: Provide direct administrative support to the Director of Business Operations and the Director of Clinical Services. Responsibilities include managing calendars, scheduling appointments, coordinating travel arrangements and process related documentation using Concur, preparing meeting materials, and drafting correspondence.
* Communication and Liaison: Interact with a wide range of individuals across the University and external organizations, representing the Directors with professionalism and discretion.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

* Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks independently.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
* Proficiency in scheduling, event coordination, and administrative systems.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Prior experience working with autistic individuals or individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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