About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The mission of the Department of Learning Technologies is to enhance learning and performance through innovative research, teaching, and service focused on, but not limited to: learning technology, information, language, and computing technologies to advance human performance, training, learning, and cognitive development.

Position Overview

This position serves the department, demonstrating a customer service philosophy while interacting with students, staff, faculty and other internal and external people, and works towards ensuring a culture of service. Responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to management of the departmental budget and processing and tracking various HR and payroll transactions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of highly responsible and varied office administration or business management experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Exceptional customer service skills. Advanced written communication skills. Advanced 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 programs and 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

Knowledge of UNT systems, including Cognos and EIS.
Proficiency in MS Excel.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Oversees the administrative operations of the department including, but not limited to, conducting annual space survey, placing facilities work orders, processing key authorization requests for department access, and picking up and delivering mail.
• Manages, processes, and tracks/reconciles day-to-day payment authorizations, contracts, and requisitions, including pcard purchases. Oversees accurate and timely completion of purchase requests and travel authorizations and reimbursements.
• Assists faculty and researchers in maintaining their individual discretionary and research accounts as needed. 
• Oversees and conducts all department finance matters, including timely and accurate account revenue and expenditure transactions, payroll monitoring, and reporting any discrepancies to the Department Chair. 
• Assists in all the paperwork related to departmental hiring process which includes student assistants, visiting scholars, staff and adjunct faculty. Completes job posting related tasks for adjunct and student positions in the department. Responds to student queries regarding employment opportunities in the department. Assists new employees in onboarding procedure, including I9 verification, and issuance of graduate student employment verification. Actively monitors class enrollment status and notifies adjuncts and teaching fellows regarding changes on hiring and payment, as needed. 
• Provides administrative support for faculty and staff, including processing administrative forms (e.g., travel, payroll forms, workload reports, time reports, sick leave requests, etc.) for faculty and staff. 
• Working closely with committees, manages and processes various scholarships for the students in the department, including endowed scholarships, and coordinates payments with the scholarship office. 
• Assists with department and college events including undergraduate commencements. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

M-F, 8 am to 5 pm

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

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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.