Senior Administrative Coordinator

Title: Senior Administrative Coordinator

Employee Classification: Senior Administrative Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Division of Research & Innovation

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Division of Research & Innovation

Department: HSC-Office of Sponsored Programs-390030

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: 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 Office of Sponsored Programs, a department under the Division of Research and Innovation at UNTHSC, provides pre-award, post-award, and contract services to support faculty and other investigators while promoting compliance with federal and state agencies, private sponsor agreements, and UNTHSC research policies.

Position Overview

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is seeking to hire a Senior Administrative Coordinator to join our team. This position is responsible for providing executive, administrative, and analytical support. The Senior Administrative Coordinator will perform clerical functions such as triaging information requests, preparing correspondence, managing the office calendar, responding to general inquiries, arranging conference calls, and meeting management. In addition to working closely with the leadership and the team members of the OSP, this position will also interact with other units within the Division of Research and Innovation as well as the UNTHSC Research Community and other administrative departments and/or external constituencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a higher education setting. Research administration related experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

• Oversight and provision of general administrative support to departmental operations, including purchasing, business records, travel, office equipment and supplies and management of adminis