Executive Assistant to President

Title: Executive Assistant to President

Employee Classification: Exec Assistant to President

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Office of the President

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Office of the President

Department: DAL-Office of the President-500000

Job Location: Dallas

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 inclusive 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

Established as an independent university in 2010, UNT Dallas is the fastest-growing public university in Texas, the only public, 4-year university in the City of Dallas and the most affordable 4-year university in Dallas-Fort Worth. UNT Dallas' main campus is located in southern Dallas County. UNT Dallas also includes the UNT Dallas College of Law in Downtown Dallas and is part of the University of North Texas System. The university is committed to creating pathways to socioeconomic mobility through education and community connectedness and top priorities are student access and affordability. UNT Dallas reflects the local community with a student body that is 85% minority and majority first generation college students.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) invites applications for the position of Executive Assistant to President. This position is responsible for providing executive, administrative, and analytical support to the President. Coordinates activities on behalf of the President and acts as university wide liaison. Identifies issues or problems and researches solutions within specific management areas.

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.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Skill in developing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

• Provides administrative support, including drafting and managing correspondence and communications, scheduling appointments and managing the calendar with upcoming deadlines and agenda items that require action. Coordinating travel arrangements, compiling various reports, maintenance of records and other documentation, project management, and coordinating special events.
• Coordinates the collection and analysis of data and the preparation of materials prior to meetings and conferences. Ensures the completion of required reports
• Coordinates workflow of office staff and may be responsible for the selection, hiring, and training of office personnel and/or student workers.
• Identifies and recommends improvements for administrative procedures and/or makes evaluative judgments in implementing changes as appropriate to administrative procedures.
• May lead or serve on various State, local, University, and System-wide committees, sometimes representing the President if absent.

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here .

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.