Title: Kristin Farmer Autism Center Part-Time Reception & Operations Assistant

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-Autism Center-132710

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $10.00/ hour

FTE: 0.000000

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

Drawing on UNT's trail blazing heritage as the first graduate program in the nation to be accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis, and housed in UNT’s College of Education, the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center (KFAC) provides clinical services to support learning, development, community participation, and quality of life of individuals on the autism spectrum. In addition to taking excellent care of children with autism and their families, KFAC is equally committed to helping young professionals build careers in autism (incl. UNT students from many academic departments and programs) and conducting research to help scale evidence-based practices in community settings.

Position Overview

The UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center (KFAC) is looking for a part-time Reception & Operations Assistant who possesses a positive attitude, a great work ethic, and the ability to work independently in a fun and fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Skills and Knowledge:
• friendly, helpful team player who can work independently
• punctual
• great customer service skills
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• ability to be patient, flexible and to cope with stressful situations
• proficient in Microsoft office programs, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook
• experience working with children and/or individuals with disabilities is a plus

Job Duties

• Receptionist and clerical duties. 
• Greeting visitors and clients, and issuing guest badges.
• Answering phones, transferring calls appropriately, and relaying messages in a timely manner. 
• Processing payments for treatment. 
• Tracking client attendance and staff/client daily activities. 
• Maintaining client confidentiality. 
• Completing other tasks around the center, as assigned. 

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Shifts of up to 19 hours per week, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle

No

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

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