Program Director

University of North Texas System; Denton (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas System in Denton seeks a Program Director to plan, coordinate, and develop innovative programs aligned with the College's mission and funding guidelines. The role includes fiscal oversight, external funding, and contract development to sustain programs.

The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field with five years of professional experience and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to work with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of closely related professional experience.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures; Texas rules and regulations.
• Familiarity with learning outcomes, assessment methods, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts and develops programs and projects that support department and university missions.
• Secures funding for programs and manages contracts to ensure financial viability.
• Allocates resources and ensures deliverables meet funding requirements.
• Develops evaluation methods and utilizes data to determine program effectiveness.
• Plans, supervises staff, and handles personnel actions and scheduling.

Skills

University policies & procedures

Texas rules & regulations

Learning outcomes design

Assessment methods & data analysis

Project management

Oral & written communication

Budgeting & contracting

Strategic planning

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Employee Classification: Program Director

Campus: University of North Texas

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design

Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design-Gen-136000

Job Location: Denton

FTE: 1.000000

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 University of North Texas Health 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

Established in 2015, the Institute's mission is to develop, support, and sustain innovative art and design practices and processes for K-12 education through a program of research, project administration, and public dissemination of information.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and developing programs and projects that align with the mission of the College and are in compliance with University and funding guidelines and regulations. The position has responsibility for the quality of all activities as well as fiscal oversight, including seeking external funding and developing contracts that ensure the financial viability of programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of closely related professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
• Extensive knowledge of Texas rules and regulations related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
• In depth knowledge of learning outcomes.
• Requires knowledge of best practices in assessment as it pertains to higher education and institutional effectiveness including the creation of outcomes, assessment methods and instruments, as well as data analysis, and utilization of reporting results.
• Ability to plan and conceptualize and make sound business decisions.
• Must exercise considerable independent and professional judgment in matters of significance.
• Strong presentation, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Job Duties

• Forecasts and develops sustainable programs and projects that support department, college and university missions and goals related to research, student professional development and community engagement.
• Conceptualizes, plans, develops and secures funding for programs and projects consistent with research and education agenda.
• Allocates resources to ensure that project/program deliverables occur consistent with parameters of each program/project funding requirements.
• Develops methods and ensures utilization of evaluation/assessment data to determine effectiveness of program/projects.
• Plans, assigns and supervises profession and support staff including hiring and selection, assigning work, performance evaluation, personnel and discipline actions, and scheduling/leave approval.
• Manages and directs service programs and continuing education program including assessing, planning and organizing, implementing and evaluating the strategic and tactical activities and performance of programs and projects.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

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.

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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.