Program Project Specialist

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas is seeking a Program Project Specialist in Denton to support educational projects. Responsibilities include planning activities, managing social media, and maintaining compliance records.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and have strong computer proficiency. The position requires excellent organization, communication skills, and a commitment to project support in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience, or equivalent.
• Experience in a general understanding of educational projects.
• Ability to manage social media and website content.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for the assigned program.
• Write reports and grant proposals.
• Provide administrative support for grants.
• Maintain accurate program/project records.
• Supervise timesheet approvals for non-student staff.

Skills

Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Excellent customer service skills

Leadership for student employees

Networking across departments

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Qualtrics

Canva

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: 0.5

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Position Overview

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 a related field and one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), email communication, calendar management, web browsing, online research, and 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 a related field.
• Proficiency with web-based platforms, including Qualtrics and Canva.

Job Duties

• Plan, promote and implement activities related to the assigned program, including development of program presentations, recruitment, and training.
• Write scholarly reports, grant proposals or other program/project related documents.
• Provide administrative support for grants, including budget management, purchasing, account reconciliation, obtaining approvals and ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Assist with implementation, development, planning, promotion/dissemination and logistical support of projects.
• Maintain and report accurate program/project records consistent with grant, program and university requirements.
• Assist with oversight of Teaching Fellows and related duties (training, evaluation) and guide professional development and community involvement, including internships.
• Post jobs for interns (non-student hourly staff) and supervise timesheet approvals.

Physical Requirements

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

Environment and Schedule

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.
• Work schedule: 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00–5:00.
• 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.

Benefits

For information regarding our benefits, please contact HR.

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.