Student & Program Coordinator

Title: Student & Program Coordinator

Employee Classification: Student & Program Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Biological Sciences-121100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $42,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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 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 Department of Biological Sciences, one of four departments in the College of Science, has over 50 faculty, 175 graduate and 3,000 undergraduate students. Our faculty is a community of scholars dedicated to research and teaching in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology, and Organismal environment interactions. We offer bachelor’s degrees in biology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Medical Laboratory Science, and Forensic Science, and Master’s and PhDs in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Environmental Science. We measure our success by the success of our students and the quality of our intellectual contributions to society.

Position Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking a Student & Program Coordinator to join our team. This position plays a vital role in supporting student learning and success by coordinating the activities of the Life Science Resource Center (LSRC). The coordinator will work closely with the Advising Office to meet the needs of both BA- and BS-seeking undergraduate students. Responsibilities include assisting students with course registration, addressing questions related to financial aid applications, tracking academic progression, and facilitating the graduation filing process.

The position also provides support for the departmental graduate program, including graduate admissions, orientation, and monitoring student progress. Additional duties involve assisting with the disbursement of undergraduate and graduate scholarships and supporting Institutional Effectiveness reporting and data collection.

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.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient with MS Office applications and webpage management.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Ability to sort through and respond to a high volume of emails.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience tutoring high school or undergraduate students in an area(s) of the Life Sciences and related subjects.
• Experience prioritizing and responding to a high volume of emails in a timely manner, as well as conducting or participating in virtual