Administrative Specialist

Title: Administrative Specialist

Employee Classification: Administrative Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business

Department: UNT-Management-131330

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $35,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

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Department Summary

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is the choice of nearly 9,000 students, making it one of the largest business schools in the nation. Since 1961, the college has been continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a hallmark of the world's best business schools. Nationally recognized, cutting-edge degrees enable students to learn beyond the classroom, preparing them to become leaders in their fields.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing more complex administrative support and customer-oriented services to a department. Coordinates activities and acts as reception/area liaison, handling issues that are sensitive and confidential. Identifies and recommends improvements for administrative procedures, as necessary assignments vary from routine to complex in nature and require some latitude and problem solving and interpretation of departmental and university guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor Degree. Knowledge of University policies and procedures. Experience with PeopleSoft/EIS.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Faculty support. Manages and creates SPOT evaluations for departments. Handles requests from faculty when needed.
• Help organize, arrange, coordinate, and deliver department events in conjunction with Administrative Coordinator.
• Prepares accurate travel requests for department travel. Maintains a budgetary spreadsheet of travel and reports expenditures to the Administrative Coordinator and/or the Department Chair.
• Under the direction of the administrative coordinator and department chair maintain department website information ensuring accuracy and that information is updated and accurate. Works with RCoB technology department to request changes.
• Serves as department receptionist/information. Monitors and answers incoming departmental phone calls and emails. Takes accurate messages and responds to messages in a timely manner. Provides backup support to the Administrative Coordinator.
• Payroll/Human Resources. Under the direction of the department chairs and/or the department administrative coordinators process hourly student employee job postings, hiring, payroll approval, etc. Follows all UNT/College/Department policies and guidelines. Is the liaison between the Department and the lab, tutors, and graders.
• Record retention manager. Responsible for all record retention processes for the departments, including department faculty; following UNT guidelines and policy. Completes or assists Administrative Coordinator with preparation of classroom related forms (i.e. grade change forms, drop forms, pass/no pass forms).
• Textbook coordinator. Processes textbook orders for each semester. Monitor schedule changes (section adds/deletions, class capacity changes, etc.) and reports significant changes to book store. Interacts with publisher representatives and oversees the ordering of textbooks and desk copies as needed for instructors, tutor lab and library reserves.
• Enrollment management. As requested by the department chairs and/or administrative coordinators provide enrollment data/reports, class offerings, audit student transcripts, and other student/classroom related information using the EIS system.
• FIS System. Enters syllabi and faculty information as required for the FIS reporting system under the direction of the department chair and/or administrative coordinator.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, with occasional nights and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.