Administrative Specialist

Full Time
Denton, TX 76203
Posted
Job description

Department
UNT-Computer Science & Engineering-130310

Job Location
Denton

Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time

Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible

Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.

Salary Information
$33,660.00

Department Summary
The Computer Science and Engineering department is home to 13 Professors, 11 Associate Professors, 8 Assistant Professors, 8 Clinical faculty, 5 Lecturers, over 100 Ph.D. students, over 1,000 master’s students, and over 1,200 undergraduate students. We offer a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering, M. S. degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Data Engineering, ABET-accredited B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, an ABET-accredited B.A. degree in Information Technology, and a new B.S. degree in Cybersecurity. Additional information about the department is available at the website: computerscience.engineering.unt.edu

Position Overview
This position is responsible for providing more complex administrative support and customer oriented services to a department. Coordinates activities and acts as department/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.

Additional Posting Details

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
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

  • Experience with course scheduling in higher education.

Required License / Registration / Certification

Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Driving University Vehicle
No

Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.



Classification Title
Administrative Specialist

Physical Requirements
Carrying, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear

Job Duties

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Primary job duties include scheduling courses, managing textbook adoptions, verifying student timesheets, maintaining undergraduate student records, answering phones, and completing data collection and data entry.

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Supports Undergraduate Program in accreditation efforts, including data collection and document preparation for analysis and reporting.

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Responsible for maintaining and updating curriculum specific information and reviewing course catalog for accuracy.

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Act as direct point of contact for students working to participate in CPT/OPT.

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Audits and prepares all student program certificates for the Department.

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Provides back up support to other department administrative staff.

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Works closely with Department Chair and Associate Chair in creating semester schedules and classroom assignments.

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Communicates with the Registrar and Undergraduate Advising offices regarding schedule specific issues, and maintains detailed records of communication and changes.

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Work is performed under general supervision, with assignments typically reflecting continuing responsibility for designated activities.

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Performing diverse administrative tasks that require the use of independent judgment and initiative.

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Facilitates the development of workflow as it relates to administrative tasks.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S6353P

Position End Date (if temporary)

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