Non-student Hourly Graduate Student & Program Specialist

Title:

Non-student Hourly Graduate Student & Program Specialist Employee Classification:

Non-Student Help -

Hourly Campus:

University of North Texas Division:

UNT-Research & Innovation SubDivision-Department:

UNT-Research & Innovation Department:

UNT-Toulouse Grad Sch-Dean's Off-142100

Job Location:

Denton Salary:

FTE:

0.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

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UNTSystem.edu . Department Summary The Toulouse Graduate School within the Division of Research & Innovation promotes and supports graduate student education by overseeing graduate student programs, professional development, and graduate student research engagement. TGS collaborates with departments in recruitment, admissions, and enrollment services to support and enhance the UNT graduate student experience and help students succeed both academically and in their future careers. Position Overview The Toulouse Graduate School unit is seeking to hire a part-time, Non-student Hourly Graduate Student & Program Specialist to assist their team. This position serves as support staff for degree plan processing, updating/verification, and graduation of all master's and doctoral students at the University of North Texas. The position provides customer service to UNT faculty, staff, and graduate students. Minimum Qualifications Office administration work experience, and experience utilizing Microsoft Office software applications. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be able to take direction and be self-reliant. Must be professional and very comfortable assisting individuals over the phone or in person. Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service. Demonstrated skill in verbal and written communications. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability handle multiple priorities. Strong attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications Experience with UNT's PeopleSoft Enterprise Information System (EIS) - Student Information System module. Job Duties Assist with incoming emails and responses, fielding questions from students, departments, faculty, and Toulouse Graduate School front desk. Assist with checking-in of master's and doctoral degree plans, degree plan changes, revised degree plans, part-time enrollment requests, committee forms, qualifying exam results, leave of absence and time extension requests. Data entry into Enterprise Information System (EIS) software. Reviewing and processing miscellaneous student forms received. Monitor electronic form submission activity. Assist with gathering records and updating information for graduation application evaluations for master's and doctoral candidates. Assist with contacting departments/advisors regarding student graduation issues, graduate commencement/ceremony preparation and other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Part-time, up to 19 hours per week. Monday - Friday. Driving University Vehicle 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 . 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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.