Job Description

Title: Program Project Specialist

Employee Classification: Program Project Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-Teacher Education & Admin-132330

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

FTE:500000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Department of Teacher Education and Administration seeks to improve educational practice through the generation of knowledge and to prepare education professionals who serve all students. It focuses on the preparation of EC-6 secondary educators and school administrators who employ current theory and research.

This role supports an educational project, requiring a general understanding of the function/specialization. Responsibilities include induction activities, assisting with recruitment, collecting data, managing social media and website content, maintaining compliance records, and providing general project support.

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

*Strong computer proficiency, which includes a grasp of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), email communication and calendar management, navigating web browsers and conducting online research, and utilizing collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
* Excellent customer service skills.
* Ability to provide leadership for student employees and volunteers.
* Experience in networking across departments and programs.
* Ability to communicate and work with the population.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects.
* Excellent verbal and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field.
Proficiency with web-based platforms, including Qualtirics and Canva, is highly preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Plans, promotes and implements activities related to assigned program, which may include development of program presentations, recruitment, and training.
• Writes scholarly reports, grant proposals or other program/project related documents.
• Provide administrative support for the grant including budget management, purchasing, reconciling accounts, obtaining necessary approvals and ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Assists with implementation, development, planning, promotion/dissemination and logistical support of project.
• Maintains and reports accurate program/project related records which are consistent with applicable grant/program/university requirements.
• Assist with oversight of Teaching Fellows and related duties (i.e. training, evaluation) as well as providing guidance for professional development and community involvement which include internship programs, as necessary. Responsible for posting jobs for interns (non-student hourly staff) and act as supervisor for timesheet approvals.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

20 hrs per week Mon - Fri between 8:00 and 5:00

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

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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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.