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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 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. 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 Department of Psychology has more than 2,300 majors because the scientific study of feeling, thinking, and behavior is relevant for a very broad range of professions. Our goal is to educate undergraduates in the scientific basis of psychological knowledge and expose students to the many ways that knowledge is applied in everyday life.
As part of the College of Public Affairs & Health Sciences, we offer undergraduate (i.e., B.A.
and B.S. Majors in Psychology) and graduate programs (i.e., PhD in Behavioral Sciences,
Clinical Psychology, and Counseling Psychology). Our Clinical and Counseling programs are
APA accredited. The UNT Department of Psychology includes ~35 faculty members, over
2,300 undergraduate majors and approximately 110 graduate students.
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Position Overview
This part-time position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) rural online academy. The position will serve as the liaison providing the students and HCOP staff with administrative support tasks such as checking applications, responding to emails, updating student information and providing completion data to the Data Analyst for reporting. Reporting to the Senior Programs Project Coordinator, work is performed under general supervision with assignments typically reflecting continuing responsibility for designated activities.
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Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of general office or clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of general office procedures and practices
- Knowledge of university policies and procedures related to the area of assignment
- Ability to track student performance data and good record keeping
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Microsoft Outlook (email/calendar), Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to work without close supervision
- Knowledge of safe working procedures related to work performed
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Preferred Qualifications
- Familiar with data tracking using spreadsheets
- Good communication skills
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Job Duties
- Tracking rural online student applications and checking eligibility for the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) grant).
- Using a spreadsheet to keep track of online students in the rural cohort.
- Organize data of complex nature and submit in acceptable format.
- Using Microsoft Outlook to communicate (responding to inquiries and sharing information) with students in the rural cohort.
- Attend weekly online office hours to interact with students and address needs.
- Communicating regularly with Senior Programs Project Coordinator and the HCOP staff.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Confidential tasks using judgement, tact and resourcefulness.
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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.
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Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, up to 19 hours per week (flexible)
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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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. Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references (one of which must be from a previous supervisor) as part of their 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, 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.
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