Program Project Specialist

University of North Texa; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas in Denton is seeking a Program Project Specialist to govern the research plan, coordinate data collection and maintain the EEI project database, reporting to the UNT-Provost division.

The role also supports scheduling presentations, overseeing internships, and delivering professional development, with duties spanning elementary to high school programs. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and one year of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects and communicate with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain surveys of elementary presentations
• Maintain surveys of middle school module presentations
• Maintain surveys of professional developments
• Assist in the development and delivery of elementary, middle and professional developments
• Conduct pre and post surveys of each program
• Assist in the development of criteria to measure project success
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports
• Coordinate implementation of research plan
• Coordinate data collection; deliver high school summer internship program
• Teach elementary lessons

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Networking

Communication

Organization

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title:

Program Project Specialist

Employee Classification:

Program Project Specialist

Campus:

University of North Texas

Division:

UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department:

UNT-College of Science

Department:

UNT-Institute for Applied Sciences-125000

Job Location:

Denton

Salary:

$53,136

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

Department Summary: * EEI is an award-winning environmental education program that serves kindergarten through high school Dallas students.

Position Overview

1) governance of the research plan; 1a) implement surveys 1b) coordinate data collection; 1c) maintain research database and 1d) data analysis; Assist the PI and the EEI program/project coordinator in all other aspects of the EEI project including: 2) schedule elementary presentations; 3) schedule middle school presentations; 4) oversee the highschool summer internship program; 5) schedule professional developments; 6) organize the community event;

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

• 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 various populations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Teacher certification is required, and fluency in Spanish is preferred

Job Duties

• Maintain surveys of elementary presentations
• Maintain surveys of middle school module presentations
• Maintain surveys of professional developments -
• Assist in the development and delivery of elementary, middle and professional developments
• Conduct pre and post surveys of each program
• Assist in the development a criteria that will be used to measure project success of participants
• Prepare and submit monthly progress reports
• Coordinate implementation of research plan
• Coordinate data collection Coordinate and deliver high school summer internship program
• Teach elementary lessons

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Predominately 8-5 with occasional evenings and Saturdays.

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.