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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 the University of North Texas Health Science Center 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.
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Department Summary
The Dean’s Office in the College of Science at the University of North Texas (UNT) serves as the central hub for academic leadership, strategic planning, and institutional coordination across the college’s departments.
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Position Overview
This role manages front desk reception and daily administrative operations for the Dean’s Suite, including purchasing, travel, and asset oversight. It supports the Dean’s Executive Assistant with calendar, event, and meeting coordination. The position serves as a responsive point of contact for student inquiries, ensuring clear and helpful guidance. Additional responsibilities include preparing correspondence, meeting notes, confidential forms, and data analyses, as well as providing some administrative support for the scholarship program and donor stewardship.
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Minimum Qualifications
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
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Exceptionally organized and adaptable; manages shifting priorities and complex tasks well
• Experienced in first-point-of-contact roles; skilled in student interaction and team support
• Effective at managing complex priorities and timelines for concurrent projects or events
• Clear, professional writing skills for correspondence, documentation, and reports
• Proactive in training and teachable; quick to learn new systems and open to feedback
• Professional demeanor; handles confidential matters with discretion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Outlook, Excel, and Word
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Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Knowledge of University and UNT System policy and operating procedures. Work experience as an administrative professional in an academic setting. Experience with ThankView and Raiser's Edge.
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Job Duties
- Manage dean's office suite operations, including oversight of the main college phone line and email, walk-in inquiries, supply purchasing, campus errands, mail handling, inquiry tracking, and staff service requests; provide additional support to the Dean’s Executive Assistant and Dean as needed.
- Provide administrative support for records, disposition logs, purchasing, travel, and inventory management within the Dean’s office.
- Assist with scheduling, logistics, and coordination for Dean’s office events and meetings.
- Admin support for the Scholarship Program and ThankView video initiative.
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Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
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Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm
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Driving University Vehicle
Yes
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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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. Please include a cover letter with your application.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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