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Office Assistant - Psychology

University of North Texas - Denton
United States, Texas, Denton
1155 Union Circle (Show on map)
Jun 10, 2025
Title: Office Assistant - Psychology Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Provost SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci Department: UNT-Psychology-122500 Job Location: Denton Salary: $11.00 per hour FTE: .48 Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement 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 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 UNT Department of Psychology has ~30 faculty members and over 3,000 undergraduate majors. There are three doctoral programs in the department: Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology (also APA-accredited), and Behavioral Science. Across the three programs, we have approximately 110 graduate students. The department is within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS). Position Overview This position supports the Psychology department by serving as the first point of contact for visitors and handling a range of administrative tasks. Responsibilities include managing the front desk, answering calls and emails, scheduling appointments, organizing materials, assisting with events, and supporting faculty and staff with various projects and daily operations. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Office experience Familiarity with UNT Department of Psychology Job Duties: Greeting visitors and serving as an initial point of contact for a variety of administrative tasks. Ensuring reception area and building is tidy and presentable. Answering phone calls; responding to emails. Monitoring department calendar and scheduling appointments. Receiving, sorting and distributing mail daily, collecting packages from Union. Other tasks as required. Physical Requirements: Communicating with others to exchange information. Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds. Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing. Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Environmental Hazards: No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule: Varies Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm 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. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation 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.