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Senior Executive Assistant

University of North Texas System
Fort Worth, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Oct 2024

About the role

Title: Senior Executive Assistant

Employee Classification: Senior Executive Assistant

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Office of the Provost

Department: HSC-Office of the Provost-300200

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

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 inclusive 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.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Office of the Provost is committed to promoting academic excellence at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. We offer advanced degrees through six schools that prepare our students to become successful, innovative health care leaders of tomorrow. Our diverse student body trains and practices across disciplines to keep patients at the center of our efforts in education, research and care. State-of-the-art facilities and opportunities to collaborate with internationally known faculty position our graduates for recruitment by the top health care organizations in the nation.

Position Overview

Provide executive administrative support to the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs assisting with administration, operations, and finance and serves as a member of the leadership team within the Office of the Provost. This position will report directly to the Senior Vice Provost. This position serves as a senior administrative contact for the Senior Vice Provost. The incumbent will be responsible for a variety of duties required to maintain operational and office functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Advanced MS Office skills
* Knowledge of accounting/budgeting procedures
* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing at an exemplary level
* 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

- None

Required License/Registration/Certifications

- None

Job Duties:

  • Manage and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives. 
  • Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals. 
  • Facilitate special requests for executives.<

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