Program Project Specialist

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas - Denton is hiring a Program Project Specialist. This role involves planning and implementing educational project activities, managing budgets, and overseeing Teaching Fellows. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in Qualtrics and Canva.

Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, and have experience in leadership. Work hours are 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proficiency with web-based platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement program activities including recruitment and training.
• Write reports and grant proposals related to the program.
• Provide administrative support for budget management and compliance.
• Maintain accurate program records per grant requirements.
• Oversee Teaching Fellows and support their professional development.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer service

Leadership

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Qualtrics

Canva

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Title

Program Project Specialist

Employment Details

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
FTE: 0.5
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Location

Denton

Employer

University of North Texas, UNT-College of Education, UNT-Teacher Education & Admin-132330

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.

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.
• Provides 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.
• Assists 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.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field and one year of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field. Proficiency with web-based platforms, including Qualtrics and Canva, is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & 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.

Physical Requirements

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

Work Schedule

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

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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.