Executive Assistant - CLASS Dean's Office

Title: Executive Assistant - CLASS Dean's Office

Employee Classification: Executive Assistant

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-CLASS-Dean's Off-Gen-120100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $51k+. Commensurate with experience.

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 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is the largest academic unit on the UNT main campus in Denton. We provide much of the core curriculum for undergraduates and offer bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. The CLASS Executive Dean’s Office works to assist all academic departments in CLASS to support the teaching, learning, and research efforts of each unit.

Position Overview

The Executive Assistant to the Executive Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences provides high-level administrative support and manages daily operations of the Dean’s Office. Serving as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, the role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion in handling confidential information, and the ability to represent the Dean’s priorities with professionalism. Key responsibilities include coordinating communications, overseeing the Dean’s schedule, and ensuring the office functions efficiently to support the College’s mission.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and five 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

• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and thrive in a demanding and fast-paced environment, remaining cool under pressure.
• Knowledge and experience with 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 with individuals and teams.
• Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
• Demonstrates strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities and consistently follows through on projects.
• Is proactive in anticipating and resolving issues.

Preferred Qualifications

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