Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Denton, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Position Details
Position Information
| UNT System 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. |
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| Posting Title | Program Project Specialist |
| Department | UNT-Student Success-Gen-111050 |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | TRS Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
| Salary Information | Commensurate with Experience |
| Department Summary | The Office of Advising Services promotes high-quality advising across UNT’s advising units through coordination, training/ professional development, and leadership support. Our advising team offers pathways counseling to prospective and current students, and TSI advising. The office is located in the Academic Success Center at Sage Hall. |
| Position Overview | The Program Project Specialist position will provide support for retention and student success initiatives. Additionally, the role will support the development of advisors through a campus-wide training and professional development program. The position is responsible for a variety of tasks which may include assisting in developing and conducting training and professional development programs, research, reporting, program marketing, piloting retention initiatives, and community outreach. |
Additional Posting Details
| Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree in related field and one year of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. |
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| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | • 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 a diverse population. • Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. • Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills. |
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| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Occasional nights or weekends for certain programs/events. |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Classification Title | Program Project Specialist |
| Physical Requirements | Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate |
Job Duties
| o | Plans, promotes and implements activities related to advisor training/professional development and advisor recognition, which may include development of lesson and activity plans, program presentations, and recruitment. |
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| o | Assists with development, implementation, promotion/dissemination and logistical support of retention and student success initiatives. |
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| o | Assists with implementation, development, planning, promotion/dissemination and logistical support of University Counselor and Advisor Network. |
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| o | Maintains and reports accurate program/project related records which are consistent with applicable grant/program/university requirements. Writes reports, grant proposals or other program/project related documents, as requested. Conducts research and provides reports. |
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| o | Collaboration and assistance across Student Success teams as well as support for division-wide projects and activities. |
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| o | Maintains relationships with appropriate stakeholders. Acts as point of contact for stakeholders. Assists, as needed, with oversight of student employees, interns or grad assistants and related duties (hiring, training, evaluation) as well as providing guidance for professional development and community involvement. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S8062P |
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| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/81504 |