Title: UNT WISE Senior Program Project Coordinator

Employee Classification: Sr Program Project Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-UNTWISE - Workplace Inclusion-135351

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban design. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, the UNT Work Inclusion and Supported Employment (UNT WISE) program, and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the diverse communities we serve, with thoughtful, inclusive, and equitable practices as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech language pathologists, social workers, urban planners, and more.

UNT WISE is the premier training and consultancy group for programs seeking to enhance employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. We conduct training, host conferences and provide technical assistance to community rehabilitation programs (CRP) and organizations serving individuals with disabilities. UNT WISE provides more than 100 training events, serving more than 2,300 individuals, annually.

Position Overview

The UNT WISE Senior Program Project Coordinator is responsible for oversight of a program/project. Duties may include program planning and development, grant writing, budget allocation and monitoring, and oversight of program/project activities including: program marketing, program/curriculum development, assessment, and community outreach. This role may be responsible for supervision of a team on an ongoing or project basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education, Psychology, Business, Data Science and four years' of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to adapt to program/project and incorporate creativity and originality

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: MS in Rehabilitation Counseling or similar field Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Experience with TWS-VRS Employment Services. Experience working with varying disabilities. Knowledge about 14-C programs Ability to adapt to program/project and incorporate creativity and originality. Required: Dependent upon program/project.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Plan, develop and produce material specific to project needs 
• Serve as Resource Expert for Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation Services. 
• Disseminate information about UNT WISE programming at conferences, community events, etc. 
• Provide training for rehabilitation personnel, consumers with disabilities and rehabilitation stakeholders in various formats (i.e. online, in person, webinars). 
• Develop strategic alliances within the community including UNT to promote collaboration around programs and research. 
• Complete programmatic reports and administrative functions as required within timeframes. 
• Plan, organize and participate in special projects as assigned by Project Director or UNT WISE Director. 

Physical Requirements:

Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards:

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

This position requires travel around the State of Texas (typically multiple times a month) and may require work outside of Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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.