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Student Services Specialist

 

 

Student Services Specialist

  • 514694
  • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
  • Staff
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Title: Student Services Specialist

Employee Classification: Student Services Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Divison of Student Affairs

Department: HSC-Division of Student Affairs-300300

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience with a minimum of $48,000 annually

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.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to create transformational experiences for all UNT Health students by providing tailored support and fostering holistic development. There are 8 functional units within the Division of Student Affairs: Center for Student Life, Career Readiness Center, Center for Academic Performance, Office of Care and Civility, Testing and Evaluation Services, International Services, Office for Disability Access, and Student Assistance Resource Center.

Position Overview

The Student Services Specialist will provide excellent customer service and support to UNT Health students. This position will assist in providing on-site operational support, planning events, development of programming, outreach efforts, and preparing and maintaining databases. This position fosters student success by ensuring services and resources are accessible and efficiently maintained and delivered.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
  • Establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff and the public.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects with varying deadlines in a high paced, time-sensitive environment.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Communicate effectively through all modalities and professionally represent the department and UNT Health.
  • Experience working with local resources and community partnerships.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

  • Valid driver's license

Job Duties

  • Provide on-site operational support for the UNT Health Student Food Pantry, including managing donations, volunteers, ordering, delivery and pick-ups, and ensuring the space is clean, organized and appropriately stocked.
  • Provide on-site operational support for the UNT Health Professional Attire Clothing Closet, including managing donations, drives, and ensuring the space is clean, organized and accessible to students.
  • Coordinate the development, implementation, and assessment of SARC programming. Coordinate logistics for outreach activities, meetings, and events for SARC services.
  • Coordinate data management efforts for the Student Food Pantry and Professional Attire Clothing Closet. Provide support for SARC services, including student meeting support when needed.
  • Process requisitions and purchasing card transactions.
  • Develop and create marketing materials for SARC services.

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
  • Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
  • Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional evenings or weekends required for divisional events. Trips to pick up items for the Student Food Pantry and Professional Attire Clothing Closet within normal working hours required.

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

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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