Student & Program Coordinator

Title:

Student & Program Coordinator

Employee Classification:
Student & Program Coordinator

Campus:
University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

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

Department: UNT-Journalism-Dean's Off-138100

Job Location:

Denton

Salary: $40k+. Commensurate with experience.

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 at 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 System.edu.

Department Summary

The Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism is an ACEJMC-accredited school with the only professionally accredited journalism master's program in the four-state region of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. The school is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in one of the largest media markets in the country. We offer journalism classes in public relations, advertising, print/digital, broadcast/digital, and photojournalism.

The Mayborn enrolls approximately 750 undergraduate students and 50 graduate students. Graduates have won many national and international awards, including Pulitzer Prizes. The school offers students multi-platform professional opportunities including the award-winning North Texas Daily student newspaper, Denton Public Access TV, and student-run photography and ad/PR agencies. The school also hosts the annual Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, the nationally acclaimed conference for aspiring and experienced writers, journalists and authors.

Position Overview

This entry-level position is responsible for coordinating various aspects of student support and outreach. This includes a variety of administrative duties such as support of student organizations, the MSOJ scholarship process, recruiting, retention and job placement efforts, all Mayborn events, and assists faculty with student programs. This position coordinates tutoring with graduate students and tutors Mayborn undergraduates as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and one year of professional related experience in coordinating or administering higher education programming or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Ability to prioritize multiple ongoing responsibilities.

* Strong organizational skills.

* Proficiency in MS Office.

* Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field

Job Duties

* Coordinate and execute high school outreach by maintaining databases and utilizing communication plans. Collaborate with advising and marketing for recruiting efforts and attend recruitment events.

* Assist Mayborn staff with administrative duties including, but not limited to, maintaining office and kitchen supplies, asset inventory, facility work orders, and the Mayborn scholarship process from application to distribution. Help with reception duties for front office. Help organize and attend Mayborn annual events with the MSOJ staff.

* Maintain and update database of student contact information from admit reports and orientation rosters. Communicate with prospective students through various communication strategies with relevant program details, and updates based on application and enrollment progress.

* Provide administrative support for student organizations, media, and agencies by managing budgets, processing transactions, and serving as the primary contact. Monitor the Mayborn email accounts and support various student events.

* Provide administrative support for the Mayborn student workshops, including budget management, recordkeeping, coordinating on-campus stays, and assisting with general needs.

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