Kaitlyn Lloyd

What is your position at UNC-Chapel Hill, and how long have you been associated with the University?

I am the Administrative Assistant for the Department of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), and I started in February 2021.

How did you initiate your career in this field or what led you to your current position? 

I started in the department of EHS as a temporary employee working specifically on archiving and database management for Workplace Safety. I found the work to be unique and challenging. I quickly realized that I wanted to be a permanent part of the team at EHS so when a full-time position arose, I applied for it.

Which sectors of the University does your role impact, and in what ways does it contribute to those areas of work? 

As the administrative assistant for the department, I assist with all EHS sub-departments. I believe my main responsibility is to ensure that the needs of each EHS employee are met and to provide outstanding customer service to the University employees and departments that reach out to EHS for assistance.

Describe what you love most about your job. 

With so many departments under the EHS umbrella, I love how every day I learn something new.

What advice do you have for those interested in entering a career in your line of work?

Keep an open mind and be prepared to learn and adjust to new challenges.