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Office Support Associate

University of North Texas - Denton
United States, Texas, Denton
1155 Union Circle (Show on map)
May 07, 2026
Title: Office Support Associate Employee Classification: Office Support Associate Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Provost SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science Department: UNT-COS - Student Services-124120 Job Location: Denton Salary: 32,000.00 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 University of North Texas Health 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. 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Department Summary The College of Science at the University of North Texas consists of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics and the interdisciplinary programs Teach North Texas, BioDiscovery Institute, Advanced Environmental Research Institute, and Interdisciplinary Program in Applied and Computational Science. The college offers Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees in science and mathematics, currently serving more than 4,000 majors. Our faculty are world-class researchers in science and mathematics, and the college faculty and staff work together to provide excellent support to our students in their academic education and professional development. The mission of the College of Science is to provide a supportive and collaborative environment for students, faculty, and staff, integrating a contemporary education in science with the pursuit of research at the forefront of the natural and mathematical sciences. The College of Science Advising Center is committed to improving student learning outcomes and student success as our student population adapts to a changing world. Position Overview The College of Science Advising Center at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire an Office Support Associate to join our team. This position is responsible for managing the front desk operations for the College of Science Advising Center, including greeting visitors with a warm welcome, answering incoming calls and emails, maintaining a physical presence at the front desk, and responding to routine inquiries independently as well as routing more complex matters to the appropriate staff. The position supervises student assistants in the College of Science Advising Center, including hiring, training, payroll approvals, and day-to-day management. Additionally, this role supports the College of Science Advising Center and Office of Health Professions with maintaining physical and electronic files, scheduling appointments and meetings, updating spreadsheets and program rosters, assisting with data collection, providing project assistance, routine purchasing (e.g., office supply orders, food orders, promotional item orders, and printing orders) as well as event support, including room reservations, preparation of materials, ordering and picking up event food/beverages, setup and breakdown for events, and other routine logistics. The position also participates in recommending improvements as needed, and completes other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Advanced customer service skills; ability to provide a warm, welcoming environment to all visitors, de-escalate upset students and parents, and refer complex requests to the appropriate staff for guidance and/or assistance. * Knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint) * General computer knowledge, such as operating a laptop/desktop computer, typing, sending emails, reading and signing forms in Adobe Acrobat, utilizing pivot tables and functions in Excel, and mail merge in Word and Outlook, and the ability to navigate the Internet and learn new systems to obtain student information and complete tasks associated with the role * 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 good judgment, tact, and resourcefulness * Skill in developing and maintaining good working relationships; ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, colleagues, direct reports, and other stakeholders * Knowledge of policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function Preferred Qualifications Experience working in-person in a front-office position, preferably on a college campus or with college students. Required License/Registration/Certifications Job Duties Respond to incoming calls, correspondence, and visitors to the College of Science Advising Center, including greeting and responding independently to routine inquiries as well as routing more complex matters to appropriate staff Supervise student workers in the College of Science Advising Center, including hiring, training, payroll approvals, and day-to-day management Support the College of Science Student Services offices (Advising & Health Professions) with routine purchasing (e.g. office supply orders, event food orders, promotional item orders, printing orders) Provide support for College of Science Student Services events (Advising & Health Professions), including room reservations, preparation of materials, setup and breakdown for meetings and events, and other routine logistics Assists with the collection of data for College of Science Student Services (Advising & Health Professions) as directed, participates in recommending improvements as need, and other appropriate duties as assigned Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule M-F, 8am-5pm, 100% in person Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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