The Administrative Professionals Award recognizes the administrative staff members
who demonstrate hard work and commitment to ensure excellence in support of the University’s
mission and success within their own respective programs. Up to two employees per
year can be honored in this category. Recipients receive an engraved award and a $1,000
taxable cash award, which are presented during the Staff Appreciation Luncheon during
Staff Appreciation Month.
Eligibility:
- Nominee must be in a UNT retirement-eligible staff position for at least six consecutive
months. Nominee must hold a position in an administrative professional job classification,
including Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative/Administrative Coordinator, Senior
Administrative/Administrative Specialist, and Office Support Assistant/Associate.
- Nominee must not have received any formal disciplinary action or performance improvement
plan within the twelve months prior to the nomination date.
- Nominee may not have received the award within the previous three years.
Criteria:
- Nominee goes above and beyond the call of duty in delivering an exceptional customer
experience and serves internal and external customers with superior professionalism
and care.
- Nominee serves as an exemplary role model in the management of a wide range of administrative
responsibilities in the workplace, having a positive impact beyond the immediate work
group/department.
- Nominee demonstrates creativity or resourcefulness in proactively identifying and
eliminating barriers in processes, communication, or other operational functions.
- Nominee consistently seeks continuous improvement and collaborates effectively with
others to implement process or service improvement initiatives to advance the mission
of the university.
- Nominee develops and maintains positive relationships with students, faculty and staff
members across campus and contributes to a culture of optimism and positivity within
the organization.
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