Admin Support Associate

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 hours per week)
Work Dates June 29, 2026 - July 24, 2026

This temporary position is for the TEACCH Autism Training Program. The TEACCH Program does numerous trainings for teachers, administrators, health care workers, etc. The TEACCH Summer Training Program is an annual training that occurs each year and this position would help to assist with the needed activities to support the training. This is a great summer job to help with the autistic community and to familiarize yourself with the TEACCH strategies.

The TEACCH Autism Program began in 1972 as a system of university-based regional centers to serve children, adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder 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 across the state. Each center offers 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 are 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 part of the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers ( AHEC) program and faculty are actively involved in student and professional training activities within the state, nation, and across the world. 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, and parent support groups. In addition, TEACCH conducts training nationally and internationally and provides consultation for teachers, residential care providers, and other professionals from a variety of disciplines. Research activities include clinical trials intervention and implementation studies.

This position is for the TEACCH Training Department for Summer Training Locations from June 29, 2026 - July 24, 2026.

Support the training staff with administrative duties such as putting together training materials, setting up training spaces, making activities for students on the autism spectrum, engaging autistic children during leisure time, and purchasing necessary supplies.

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

Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills
Customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to help set up training spaces
Previous experience with autism spectrum disorders

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

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

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.