Senior Administrative Coordinator
Senior Administrative Coordinator
- 513911
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Staff
Title: Senior Administrative Coordinator
Employee Classification: Sr Administrative Coordinator
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Research & Innovation
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation
Department: UNT-Rsrch Supp Integrity & Compli-190200
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Salary to commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
The Research Integrity and Compliance (RIC) unit within the Division of Research & Innovation is committed to serving, educating, and supporting the UNT research community by ensuring that the Institution and investigators conduct research in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as university policies and procedures. The RIC unit provides guidance and assistance to researchers in the following areas: Human Subjects and Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Conflict of interest (COI), Export controls, and Responsible conduct of research (RCR).
Position Overview
The Sr. Administrative Coordinator position within the Research Integrity & Compliance unit in the Division of Research & Innovation is responsible for providing executive, administrative, and analytical support to the Sr Director for Research Integrity and Compliance (RIC) and RIC unit staff. Coordinates unit activities and acts as university wide liaison, including interacting with Research Administration unit teams, faculty, staff, and student researchers, and/or external constituencies while maintaining sensitivity to confidentiality and protocol. Identifies issues or problems and researches to find solutions within specific management areas.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and five years of highly responsible and varied office administration or business management experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
*Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced written communication skills.
*Advanced 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 programs and 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
Work experience as an Office Manager/Administrative Assistant in Higher Education environment.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
- Provides Administrative Support for the Sr Director Research Integrity and Compliance and the RIC team unit. Organizes day to day function of office, maintains calendar, schedule appointments, coordinates research compliance committee meetings, and manages logistics for RIC meetings and training workshops.
- Daily monitoring and triage of research compliance program's shared email inboxes to coordinate communication between staff and researchers in order to expedite research compliance submissions and processing workflows. Serve as backup for administrative tasks as assigned for all research compliance programs.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned.
- Day-to-day administrative oversight and management of all RIC office tasks. Process all departmental financial transactions for the unit, including but not limited to: procurement, travel, space survey, and inventory management.
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Some evenings and weekends as required
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
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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.
