Senior Administrative Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Bilingual, Business Administration
Title
Senior Administrative Specialist
Employee ClassificationSr Administrative Specialist
CampusUniversity of North Texas
DivisionUNT-Provost
Sub Division-DepartmentUNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci
DepartmentUNT-English-121600
Job LocationDenton
Salary$36k; commensurate with experience.
FTE1.000000
Retirement EligibilityTRS Eligible
About Us - Values OverviewWelcome 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.
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Department SummaryStudents in the Humanities Division of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences pursue their passions while also acquiring the tools needed to thrive in tomorrow’s careers. The research, communication, and critical thinking skills we teach are endlessly applicable and never become obsolete. Our students grapple with ethical quandaries, hone analytical skills, derive knowledge from a vast archive of human creations and experiences, and develop the cultural competencies needed to build global partnerships and connections.
Position OverviewWithin the CLASS Division of Humanities;
Assists Graduate Director in all administrative duties; in addition to the annual Graduate Recruitment weekend. Responds to Graduate Office inquiries.
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 assignedfunction. Supervisory skills.
Job Duties
- Collect, organize and maintain applicant materials, (letters of recommendation, writing samplers, etc.) Enters admission decisions in EIS and sends out letters of acceptance. Guides new hires through onboarding process.
- Update TRACDAT in concert with directors of graduate and undergraduate studies.
- Advises student of registration and restriction codes each semester or when advisors are otherwise unavailable. Makes Add/Drop schedule changes on EIS as required.
- Provides routine assistance to TFs and AAs as needed. Creates files for TF applicants. Write letters of acceptance or regrets. Prepares and processes degree…
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