Administrative Specialist

Title: Administrative Specialist

Employee Classification: Administrative Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-Communication Studies-121300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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UNT Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Texas in Denton studies human communication and its impact on individuals and groups. Led by department chair Suzanne Enck, the department offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts/Master of Science (MA/MS) degrees focusing on theory, research, and practical workplace skills.

This position is part of the newly formed School of Communication & Media within the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

The position supports the Communication Studies office and is responsible for highly varied clerical work involving complex work problems and situations.

Duties involve:

• assisting students, employees and visitors at the front desk and on the phone;
• supporting classroom activities and the faculty;
• purchasing using a pcard and requisition process;
• assist with curriculum scheduling and management in Courseleaf;
• maintaining accuracy of program website including calendars;
• asset and inventory coordinator;
• other general duties as assigned

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.

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.