What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Project Specialist position at University of North Texas - Denton?
Title: Program Project Specialist
Employee Classification: Program Project Specialist
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Toulouse Grad School
Department: UNT-Toulouse Grad Sch-Dean's Off-142100
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview:
Department Summary
The Toulouse Graduate School, with its outstanding faculty, high academic standards, and diverse student body, provides abundant opportunities for graduate students by offering over 100 master's and doctoral programs in a variety of disciplines.
Position Overview
The Program Project Specialist will plan, promote and implement activities related to TGS programs, which include program presentations and training, namely in association with graduate student professional development, graduate student council, and communications with the graduate student population as a whole.
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 a diverse population.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of experience in a college/university setting.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Ability to work independently and work well with a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines with a can do attitude.
- Experience in PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office.
- Availability to work extended hours during registration periods as required.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
None
Job Duties:
- Responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating graduate workshops and special events for TGS.
- Supports Graduate Student Council, Writing Lab, 3MT competition, TGS travel awards and TGS research awards including oversight of specific budgets (including reporting and forecasting), application review and approval, event coordination, development of content, and administration of related processes and procedures.
- Communicate to relevant constituencies (graduate students, prospective graduate students, graduate advisors, staff, faculty, etc.) through newsletters, website, bulk mail, social media and other outlets with guidance from the Dean and/or Associate Dean in a manner that is driven by both policy and established style guides.
- Identify issues or problems and research solutions including, but not limited to new software, available updates/upgrades that assist constituents of TGS, graduate student needs for workshop content, website and social media tools and outlets, data analysis, and strategic plans for TGS.
- Responsible for various special projects in support of TGS Dean and executive staff.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
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) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination 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.
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
