Senior Administrative Coordinator

Title: Senior Administrative Coordinator

Employee Classification: Sr Administrative Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Engagement

Department: UNT-UNT TRIO-160570

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 46665.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

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Department Summary

The TRIO Programs department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Senior Administrative Coordinator to join our team. TRIO Programs are federal outreach and student services programs designed to support students with a financial need gain access to college. TRIO programs support students who identify as low-income, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities navigate the academic process toward higher education beginning in middle school.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing administrative support to a fast-paced department by way of office management, budget oversight and reconciliation, and payroll processes. The Senior Administrative Coordinator is responsible for all administrative functions of the office and provides support to 5 grant programs. This position reports to the Executive Director of Orientation and Transition Programs.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Exceptional communication and interpersonal 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.
* Supervisory skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties:

• Manages clerical operations of the department, and supports a department with 13 full-time staff members, graduate assistants, and student employees
• Responsible for the upkeep of multiple databases including the tracking of student participation information, mail and email communications 
• Provides and accurate ledger of fiscal matters for multiple grant and discretionary accounts including accurate tracking of participa