Senior Lean Program Administrator
 University of North Texas System Administration | |
 United States, Texas, Denton | |
 Sep 18, 2025 | |
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Title: Senior Lean Program Administrator Employee Classification: Sr Lean Program Administrator Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration Division: SYS-UNTS Chancellor's Office SubDivision-Department: SYS-Transformation Office Department: SYS-Transformation Office-900120 Job Location: Denton Salary: Salary Commensurate With Experience and Qualifications 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 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 Enterprise Transformation Office partners with all campuses to drive student-centered, sustainable improvements across academic and administrative operations. Guided by Lean principles, the office enhances value for students and stakeholders by streamlining processes, reducing waste, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Position Overview The Senior Lean Programs Administrator will lead process improvement and transformation initiatives within the Finance organization, with primary responsibilities across Budget Office, Accounting, Payroll, Treasury, Procurement and Strategic Infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Chief Transformation Officer, this role provides expert leadership in Lean Six Sigma, change management, and organizational development to drive efficiency, accuracy, and service excellence within core financial operations. While the Finance function is the primary focus, the Administrator may be assigned projects in other institutional areas as defined by the Transformation Office. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, organizational leadership, or related field and 7 years of experience in process improvement, financial operations, or organizational transformation. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Deep knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement tools. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in business, finance, or related discipline. Required License/Registration/Certifications Job Duties
Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Generally, M-F, 8am - 5pm 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. | |