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Administrative Specialist

515492

Denton, Texas, United States

Staff

Title: Administrative Specialist

Employee Classification: Administrative Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business

Department: UNT-Marketing-131340

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $33,312.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

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Department Summary

The Department of Marketing offers professional education programs to prepare individuals for the pursuit of marketing careers with manufacturers, retail and wholesale, profit and nonprofit service organizations, governmental agencies and academic institutions. Additionally, the department of marketing offers education programs in professional selling that prepares individuals with a strong desire for B2B and B2S sales, as well as business development careers.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing complex administrative support and customer oriented services for the Marketing department at the Ryan College of Business. The specialist coordinates activities and acts as department/area liaison handling issues that are sensitive and confidential. Identifies and recommends improvements for administrative procedures, as necessary. Assignments vary from routine to complex in nature and require some latitude, problem solving and interpretation of departmental and university guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree and three years of moderately responsible and varied office administration or business management experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Exceptional customer service skills.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
Knowledge of accounting/budgeting procedures.
Ability to work under pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks, and to coordinate the work of others.
Ability to keep complex records, to assemble and organize data of complex nature, and to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats.
Ability to conceptualize, plan and organize multiple assignments effectively.
Ability to work on complex and confidential tasks utilizing judgment, tact, and resourcefulness.
Skill in developing and maintaining good working relationships.
Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor Degree.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Experience with PeopleSoft/EIS.

Job Duties

Payroll/Human Resources. Under the direction of the department chairs and/or the department administrative coordinators process hourly student employee job postings, hiring, payroll approval, etc. Follows all UNT/College/Department policies and guidelines.
Record retention manager. Responsible for all record retention processes for the departments, including department faculty; following UNT guidelines and policy.
Serves as department receptionist/information. Monitors and answers incoming departmental phone calls and emails. Takes accurate messages and responds to messages in a timely manner. Provides backup support to the Administrative Coordinator.
Enrollment management. As requested by the department chairs and/or administrative coordinators provide enrollment data/reports, class offerings, audit student transcripts, and other student/classroom related information using the EIS system.
Department media. Under the direction of the administrative coordinators and department chairs maintain department website information ensuring accuracy and that information is updated and accurate. Works with RCoB technology department to request changes.
Textbook coordinator. Processes textbook orders for each semester. Monitor schedule changes (section adds/deletions, class capacity changes, etc.) and reports significant changes to book store. Interacts with publisher representatives and oversees the ordering of textbooks and desk copies as needed for instructors, Finance tutor lab and library reserves.
FIS System. Enters syllabi and faculty information as required for the FIS reporting system under the direction of the department chairs and/or administrative coordinators.
Faculty support. Manages and creates SPOT evaluations for departments. Handles requests from faculty when needed.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional nights and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

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