Project Manager II

Title: Project Manager II

Employee Classification: Project Manager II

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst for Health Disparities-300220

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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 the University of North Texas Health Science Center at 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

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) conducts research, training and community
outreach in the areas of minority health, health disparities and workforce diversity.
Constituting the IHD are the Texas Center for Health Disparities, National Research
Mentoring Network, Texas CEAL Consortium, Diversity Training Programs, AIM-AHEAD and the NIMHD Endowment.

Position Overview

AIM-AHEAD Project Management Office (PMO) maintains and ensures standards for program/project management throughout AIM-AHEAD program, nationwide. The PMO is in charge of creating procedures and best practices that will help programs/projects/activities/tasks and operations: go smoothly, complete on time, result in quality deliverables, come under budget and has 360 degrees communications. PMO has evolved to become keepers of best practices, timely communications and direction — all in one spot. The Project Manager will support all aspects of project management and PMO efforts in a non-IT setting. The Project Manager will plan, establish, and manage AIM-AHEAD initiatives and efforts under the guidance of the Project Principal Investigator. The Project Manager will focus on the successful completion of programs/projects/activities/tasks and monitoring the impact and effectiveness of the procedures outlined by PMO.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a business or a related field and five (5) years experience managing institutional wide projects, and working with project management related tools, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Organized with attention to detail.
• Time management and time sensitivity is extremely important for this national program.
• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning.
• Thorough understanding of information procedures and practices as it applies to program/project management.
• Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with AIM-AHEAD initiatives and expectations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project or any equivalent PPM tool. Experience with web-based PPM tool would be a bonus but not required.
• Develops and manages a detailed project schedules and work plans using MS Project and/or other PPM tools. Knowledge and experience with a web-based PPM tool is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to motivate groups of people to comp