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University of North Texas

Student & Program Specialist

🇺🇸 Denton, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $38K 💻 Other 🗓️ June 16th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Texas is hiring a Student & Program Specialist. This role manages various programs and administrative duties for the Mathematics department, including supporting graduate program operations, coordinating visitor logistics, handling department communications and social media, and providing front office support to personnel and visitors.

Highlights
  • Manage administrative tasks for approximately 60 Master's and PhD Mathematics graduate students.
  • Coordinate calendar management, publicity, and logistics for department visitors like speakers and candidates.
  • Provide front office support, including reception duties and communication with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Maintain department social media accounts and electronic content resources.
  • Handle office supply inventories, purchasing using university guidelines, and monthly expense reconciliations using Concur.
  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with PeopleSoft and Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator is a plus.
  • Minimum qualifications include an associate's degree and two years of office administration experience or equivalent.
  • Salary is $38,000 annually with TRS retirement eligibility.
  • Works within the Mathematics Department, supporting faculty, staff, and graduate students.
  • The position involves lifting objects up to 20 pounds and working Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Student & Program Specialist Full Description

Title: Student & Program Specialist
Employee Classification: Student & Program Specialist
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science
Department: UNT-Mathematics-122000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: 38,000
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. 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 Department of Mathematics has 23 tenure system faculty, 19 professional
faculty, 50-60 graduate students, and about 150 majors. Our graduate degree
offerings include a Ph.D. in Mathematics and M.S. degrees, as well as Math
Education options. Undergraduate offerings include B.A. and B.S. degrees in
Mathematics, with or without teacher certification. Additional information about the
department is available at math.unt.edu.

Position Overview
This position implements and manages a variety of Math Department programs and activities. Responsibilities include providing front office support for department personnel and visitors, managing all administrative duties related to the Mathematics graduate program (approx. 60 Master's and PhD students), coordinating support for department visitors (speakers, candidates etc) including managing calendars, publicity, and other logistics, as well as coordinating the department's social media presence.

Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree and two years of office administration experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* 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 QualificationsAssociates degree. Two years experience in a college/university setting. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work without close supervision. Proficient in Microsoft Office Experience in PeopleSoft a plus. Experience with Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator a plus

Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
INVENTORY: Maintains office, classroom, and lab supply inventories. Responsible for monthly inventory of available supplies, ordering as needed and distribution of supply orders. MAINTENANCE: Responsible for submitting facility work orders for the department and surplus requests. Maintains office hours and name plates for the department each semester and updates website with current office hours. SOCIAL MEDIA/COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Maintains electronic resource content (TV monitors) in the department. Assists with updating social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram and YouTube. ANNOUNCEMENTS/CALENDAR EVENTS: Creates posters and send out announcements for departmental events. - (Essential)PURCHASING: This position is responsible for making purchases for the department using a purchasing card (Pcard) following university guidelines. Makes entries in Concur coding purchases and attaching receipts on a weekly basis, ensuring monthly deadlines are met. ELECTRONIC FILES MAINTENANCE: Assists with electronic database resources (Perceptive Content), including scanning documents, etc. OTHER DUTIES: as assigned. CUSTOMER SERVICE/COMMUNICATION: Receptionist for the main office of the Mathematics Department, greeting visitors as first point of contact and answering phones. Provides classroom supplies to instructors. Directing visitors to appropriate offices in the department and around campus. Communicating via email and inperson with customers, students, parents, faculty, and staff. Responsible for directing student assistants for daily errands and tea time as needed. Perform annual physical inventory and install reassigned computers. GRADUATE PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Manages all administrative duties related to the Mathematics Graduate Program.
Physical RequirementsCommunicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental HazardsNo adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work ScheduleMonday - Friday (8 AM - 5 PM)
Driving University VehicleNo
Security SensitiveThis is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special InstructionsApplicants 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.
BenefitsFor 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.