Student Services Coordinator

Title:

Student Services Coordinator

Employee Classification:
Student Services Coordinator

Campus:
University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-International Affairs

Department: UNT-International Affairs-Gen-110300

Job Location:

Denton

Salary: 50000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

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.

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Department Summary

International Affairs is a guide and champion for campus internationalization at the University of North Texas. It is our mission to support the university's global endeavors and international initiatives. This position will be a part of the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) team. The ISSS Office at the University of North Texas provides compassionate immigration advice and support to UNT's 12,000 international students and scholars, and alumni.

Position Overview

Provide administrative and operational support to faculty, staff, and students on issues regarding admission, financial aid, registrar services, visa services, student life, advising, career counseling and academic services. Resolve routine issues of limited scope within own work area using general guidelines and standards or precedents as reference.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Considerable knowledge of university policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate)

* Knowledge of Texas rules and regulations related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate)

* Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of the organizational policies and activities.

* Strong teaching and presentation skills

* Strong problem-solving skills

* Ability to communicate effectively with various populations verbally and in writing and professionally represent the department and university

* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and the public

* Ability to work independently within minimal supervision

* Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed

Preferred Qualifications

* Considerable knowledge of university policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate)

* Knowledge of Texas rules and regulations related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate)

* Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of the organizational policies and activities.

* Strong teaching and presentation skills

* Strong problem-solving skills

* Ability to communicate effectively with various populations verbally and in writing and professionally represent the department and university

* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and the public

* Ability to work independently within minimal supervision

* Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

* Customer Service:
Provide customer service to international students, scholars, faculty and the public. Determine the nature of the service needed and refer individuals to the appropriate advisor. Manage all incoming phone calls, faxes, and requests for assistance and advising.

* Front Desk Operations:
Responsible for front desk operations, including…