Senior Administrative Specialist

Title: Senior Administrative Specialist

Employee Classification: Sr Administrative Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Honors College

Department: UNT-Honors College-Dean's Off-140100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $36,384.00

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.

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Department Summary

The Honors College is dedicated to enriching the undergraduate academic experience for the more than 2,000 talented, motivated, and well-prepared students who choose to be members. The goal of the Honors College is to help these students build an excellent foundation that prepares them for studying at the graduate level and establishing a fulfilling career.

Position Overview

The Senior Administrative Specialist reports to the Associate Dean and supports the administrative operations of the UNT Honors College. Responsibilities include a wide range of administrative duties related to admissions, academics, and student life for the college. This position will work with the Honors College staff and faculty in a dynamic and collaborative environment, and successful applicants will have excellent communication skills, organizational proficiency, and attention to detail.

This position will manage general communication requests to the college, serving as a knowledgeable resource to answer general questions, while directing other inquiries to appropriate staff members for timely and accurate responses. This role provides outreach to students about a wide range of opportunities such as scholarships, events, academic programs, and extracurricular activities. The Senior Administrative Specialist will also serve as a backup for the front reception desk of the Honors College/TAMS Deans Office.

When needed in this role, this position will greet visitors, students, and faculty with a warm and professional demeanor. They will address visitor questions and efficiently direct them to the appropriate contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one year 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 customer service 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.
• Supervisory skills.

Preferred Qualifications

High level skill set using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook and cloud based file management. Experience with planning via outlook calendar and…