Administrative Specialist

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-Fin, Insur, Real Estate & Law-131310

Job Location:

Denton

Salary: $33,312.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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Department Summary

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is the choice of nearly 9,000 students, making it one of the largest business schools in the nation. Since 1961, the college has been continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a hallmark of the world's best business schools. Nationally recognized, cutting-edge degrees enable students to learn beyond the classroom, preparing them to become leaders in their fields.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing more complex administrative support and customer oriented services to a department. 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 and 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 People Soft/EIS.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

* 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.

* Payroll/Human Resources. Under the direction of the department Chair and/or the…