About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism is an ACEJMC-accredited school with the only professionally accredited journalism master's program in the four-state region of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. The school is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in one of the largest media markets in the country. We offer journalism classes in public relations, advertising, print/digital, broadcast/digital, and photojournalism.

The Mayborn enrolls approximately 1,000 undergraduate students and 75 graduate students. Graduates have won many national and international awards, including Pulitzer Prizes. The school offers students multi-platform professional opportunities including the award-winning North Texas Daily student newspaper, Denton Public Access TV, and student-run photography and ad/PR agencies. The school also hosts the annual Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, the nationally acclaimed conference for aspiring and experienced writers, journalists and authors.

Position Overview

This entry-level position is responsible for coordinating various aspects of student support and outreach. This includes a variety of administrative duties such as support of student organizations, the MSOJ scholarship process, recruiting, retention and job placement efforts, all Mayborn events, and assists faculty with student programs. This position coordinates tutoring with graduate students and tutors Mayborn undergraduates as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and one year of professional related experience in coordinating or administering higher education programming or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize multiple ongoing responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Coordinate and execute high school outreach by maintaining databases and utilizing communication plans. Collaborate with advising and marketing for recruiting efforts and attend recruitment events.
• Assist Mayborn staff with administrative duties including, but not limited to, maintaining office and kitchen supplies, asset inventory, facility work orders, and the Mayborn scholarship process from application to distribution. Help organize and attend Mayborn annual events with the MSOJ staff.
• Maintain and update database of student contact information from admit reports and orientation rosters. Communicate with prospective students through various communication strategies with relevant program details, and updates based on application and enrollment progress.
• Provide administrative support for student organizations, media, and agencies by managing budgets, processing transactions, and serving as the primary contact. Monitor the Mayborn email accounts and support various student events.
• Provide administrative support for the Mayborn student workshops, including budget management, recordkeeping, coordinating on-campus stays, and assisting with general needs.
• Coordinate with faculty supervisors for student internship credit approvals. Assist students in enrolling for internship credits and maintain placement records. Coordinate with businesses and nonprofits to post internships on Handshake. Support the Career Coach and represent Mayborn in Career Center meetings. Support mentor initiatives, Living Learning Community, and coordinate tutoring with graduate student mentors. Tutors Mayborn undergraduates as needed.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Attach resume, cover letter, and list of references

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) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination 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.