Title: Program Project Specialist

Employee Classification: Program Project Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Engagement

Department: UNT-UNT TRIO-160570

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 47,232

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The TRIO Student Support Services office at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Program Project Specialist. The office of TRIO Programs is a department within the Division of Student Affairs.

Position Overview

The UNT TRIO Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Program Project Specialist to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Assist students with academic, financial, and personal concerns to increase academic success, persistence, and graduation rates. Advising for 90 to 100 participants to meet/exceed project expectations. Participate in activities that promote a campus climate conducive to student success. Act as a lead in supervising SSS student employees. Ensure the success of the SSS program by performing all other duties as assigned by the PI/Program Director. The TRIO Student Support Services Program is federally funded by the Department of Education.

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

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Prior experience working with TRIO programs.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Develop, plan, and implement programs and services to help SSS participants persist and graduate within six years. 
• Assist students with academic, financial, and personal concerns to increase academic success, persistence, and graduation rates by providing case management services and activities for 90 to 100 SSS participants. 
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with appropriate stakeholders. Provide presentations and maintains high visibility on behalf of the SSS project. 
• Participate in activities that promote a campus climate conducive to student success. 
• Act as a lead in supervising SSS student employees. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Operating machinery and/or power tools.
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

Noisy environments.

Work Schedule

M-F, 8AM-5PM The scope of the position requires working occasional evenings and weekends. Occasional out-of-town travel, including overnight stays

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.