Program Project Specialist

Title: Program Project Specialist

Employee Classification: Program Project Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Vice Provost Student Success

Department: UNT-Student Success-Gen-111050

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $46,665.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

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

At the University of North Texas, we take great pride in a campus culture focused on caring for everyone in our Mean Green family. The Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success plays an important role in that culture by facilitating student success. Our campus offers many resources aimed at helping students succeed in every respect. We believe that these resources, combined with the resilience and creativity UNT students are well known for, set the stage for a lifetime of learning and success.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for addressing gaps in college-readiness through innovative and relevant student-centric programming. The Program Project Specialist will be responsible for a variety of tasks including implementation and recruitment of student programming, assessment efforts, and student mentorship. This position will play an intricate role in the redesign and/ or expansion of the department's current retention initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and one year of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Student Supervision
Program Design and Execution
Presentation and Facilitation Skills
Team Work
Relationship Building and Management

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None required

Job Duties:

• Assists with implementation, promotion, and logistical support of new and existing college-readiness programming supporting students through their transition into college.
• Plans and implements program presentations and workshops. This includes, but is not limited to, lesson plans, activities, and trainings.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and provides on-going supervision of peer mentors and/or student employees. Provides mentorship as needed with program participants.
• Collaboration and assistance across the VPSS teams/ colleagues and academic departments.
• Maintains relationships with appropriate stakeholders such as alumni, on-campus partners, and community organizations.

Work Schedule:

M-F 8-5pm; some evening and weekends

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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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.