University of North Texas · 10 hours ago
Office Support Associate
Denton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$32K/yr - $32K/yr
3+ years expThe University of North Texas is a prominent educational institution in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, employing over 14,000 staff and educating more than 49,000 students. The Office Support Associate role provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support for the Dean's Office of the G. Brint Ryan College of Business, acting as the primary point of contact for various stakeholders and ensuring efficient office operations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serves as the primary point of contact for the Dean’s Office, providing professional, accurate, and responsive customer service
Independently assess inquiries and situations, route matters appropriately, and exercise judgment in handling sensitive or escalated issues
Performs core administrative functions, including correspondence, scheduling, records management, meeting support, and reporting
Supports daily operations by coordinating building and facilities needs, monitoring shared spaces, and assisting with space and event readiness
Provides guidance and task direction to student employees to ensure workflow continuity and operational efficiency
Coordinates mail, supplies, inventory, and required logs in compliance with university procedures
Secures and processes checks and confidential records in accordance with cash-handling and institutional policies
Prepares meeting minutes and supports routine internal communications and compliance-related notifications
Performs additional duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of the Dean’s Office and the G. Brint Ryan College of Business
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and three years of moderately responsible and varied office administration or business management experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to take initiative, assume responsibility, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
Independent judgment to assess situations, prioritize needs, and take appropriate action while recognizing when to escalate issues
Advanced customer service and communication skills for managing sensitive or complex interactions professionally
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
Understanding of basic accounting and cash-handling procedures
Ability to interpret and explain policies and guidelines
Effective communication skills in writing
Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with faculty, staff, leadership, and student employees
Exercise discretion, tact, and professionalism at all times
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Three or more years of progressively responsible office administration or business operations experience
Experience in a higher education or similarly complex administrative environment
Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to independently assess situations and make well-reasoned decisions with a high level of attention to detail
Company
University of North Texas
Ranked a Tier One research university by the Carnegie Classification, UNT is the flagship of the UNT System and is located in Denton, Texas.
1001-5000 employees
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