Administrative Support Associate - Contributing

The Department of Physical Therapy, in the College of Allied Health Sciences, offers two degrees: the Doctor of Physical Therapy ( DPT) accredited by the Committee for Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education ( CAPTE), and the PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences - Movement Sciences concentration. Ninety students are enrolled in the 3-year (year-round) DPT program, and typically 3-5 are enrolled in the PhD program. The department consists of 15 full time 12-month faculty, and one other administrative associate position. Faculty are active in teaching, research, service, and clinical care year-round. Tenure-track and tenured faculty have ongoing, extensive research agendas which include externally funded projects and travel to professional meetings to disseminate findings. The department also operates a faculty practice ( ECU Physical Therapy Clinic) and faculty oversee the pro bono Student Run Clinic.

This position will serve as the assistant to the Business Services Coordinator and as the department's front desk contact person. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): answering phone and departmental email, greeting all who enter the department office and directing them as needed, maintaining all office equipment in good working order, assisting faculty with copying/scanning/etc., training graduate assistants and student workers, managing departmental inventory and surplus, managing incoming and outgoing mail and packages, assisting with recruiting and admissions (e.g., information sessions, applications, interviews), managing DPT and PhD student registration (creating courses in Banner, registering students, reserving rooms as needed), assisting faculty and student travel (Chrome River), assisting with purchasing (in PORT and with Procard), assisting with departmental website management/updates, maintaining teaching labs (including equipment and linens), managing departmental Outlook calendars (meetings, exam reviews, teaching lab reservations, etc.), and assisting with clinical education (e.g., updating clinical sites in Exxat software).

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

None

Office skills (Microsoft Office especially Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel), ECU systems (Banner, Chrome River, DegreeWorks, Port, PETS, Qualtrics, 25Live, TargetX, etc.), electronic health record ( EPIC), customer relations (answering phones/email and greeting visitors) and knowledge of Greenphire/ClinCard system.

None

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.