Special Assistant to the Chancellor

The Office of the Chancellor provides support services to the Chancellor at Fayetteville State University. The Chancellor is the institution's Chief Executive Officer and serves as the senior administrative leader and official spokesperson at the local, state, national, and international levels. The Office of the Chancellor coordinates and supports the activities of the Board of Trustees, serves as the liaison between the UNC System Office and the campus community, serves as the point of contact for various constituent groups served by the university, provides internal coordination and leadership on administrative matters and provides technical and clerical support to the Chancellor.

The position will function as a special assistant to the Chancellor and provide high-level administrative and logistical support to assist the Chancellor in carrying out daily responsibilities. This includes serving as a focal point on Chancellor meetings and materials, managing more complex matters as assigned, serving as the Chancellor's advance person on local and overnight travel, including serving as a driver as needed; reviewing and finalizing the Chancellor's reading and call lists, and otherwise performing a wide range of complex and highly sensitive projects on the Chancellor's behalf.

This role reports directly to the Chief of Staff and coordinates with the Chief of Staff and the Vice Chancellor for External Affairs and University Advancement on critical matters.

Priority consideration will be given to applicants who submit a complete application by November 4, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.