Title: Conrad Leadership Program Coordinator

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-University Advancement

SubDivision-Department: DAL-University Advancement

Department: DAL-Trail Blazer Elite-545100

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $ 20 / hourly

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 inclusive 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 Trailblazer Elite Program is a unique and prestigious organization designed to ensure that first-generation college students are successful in meeting their academic, career, and personal goals. The program provides opportunities, resources, skills development, and connects students with a mentor to help prepare them for their future careers. Our focus is to help students successfully navigate through college with strong support systems.
Creating a welcoming environment and building a sense of community and trust is a priority for The Trailblazer Elite Program. The President's cabinet, mentors, academic advisors, counselors, faculty, and staff are part of a support structure that helps guide our students every step of the way.

Position Overview

The Conrad Leadership Program Coordinator is an intermediate level position that oversees program planning with the intent of coordinating virtual and in-person workshops and events tailored towards professional and personal development. This includes contacting sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders as well as assisting with budget and expenses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and/or three years of experience in program or event planning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of program planning best practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of program evaluation
• Considerable knowledge of event and workshop planning strategies
• Current knowledge of sponsorship and fundraising best practices
• Strong presentation, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to collect and analyze program data to establish annual goals and objectives
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Job Duties:

• Participates in off-campus and on-campus events supporting the Conrad Leadership Program.
• Develops a vision for implement successful workshops and events
• Collect, maintain, and utilize assessment data to evaluate and enhance program planning.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates the work of workshop facilitators and speakers.
• Collaborate with UNT Dallas and program counterparts to ensure effective program implementation.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 9- 1pm, sometime evening and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

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) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination 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.