Program Assistant, Star (Student Teams Achieving Results)

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

At UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It's not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.

Position Summary

UNC Kenan-Flagler's Student Teams Achieving Results (STAR) Program is an experiential learning program in which students tackle real business challenges for real companies for credit for over the spring semester. STAR selects students from an application process and forms diverse teams to build comprehensive and actionable strategies for corporations, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations seeking to strengthen their competitiveness. The STAR Program resides within UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School. STAR teams include 5-7 students from the fulltime MBA and undergraduate programs or from either the MBA@UNC or Executive MBA programs (i.e. Weekend, Evening, or Charlotte). STAR started in 2005 and is considered a well respected and outstanding experiential learning program at UNC and among other top MBA schools.

The Program Assistant is a key position within STAR, requiring problem solving, teamwork, thought leadership, and executive level communication skills in order to develop strategic recommendations for senior leadership. The Program Assistant reports directly to the Executive Director and works with the Program Manager and Director. The Program Assistant is responsible for maintaining key working relationships with corporate partners, enrolled STAR students, faculty advisors, and other key constituents across the business school. The Program Assistant will be responsible for assisting with several key tasks within the STAR Program including improving and enhancing the program reputation through marketing efforts, financial management, events management, and establishing relationships with program.

The Program Assistant is responsible for providing dedicated support to the daily workings of all STAR related activities including planning, executing and developing events, managing team and event logistics, calendar management, budget management, database management and organization, front-line student and faculty supp ort and travel and expense reimbursement processes and policies. There's opportunity to develop program enhancements including benchmarking, analysis of student feedback, and analytical and strategic support to carry out new initiatives.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Strong team player attitude

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Proactive mindset

• Positive attitude and a strong customer focus

• Ability to organize and prioritize work

• Ability to effectively and independently manage deadlines for multiple projects

• Exceptional interpersonal skills

• Multicultural awareness and sensitivity, given the diversity of our constituents

• Poise to manage and communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work overtime on occasion

• Command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience in a University setting is preferred

• Previous administrative experience is preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally Special Instructions

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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