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Senior Project Coordinator

University of North Texas System

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jun 2026

About the role

Title: Senior Project Coordinator

Employee Classification: Sr. Project Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

Sub Division-Department: DAL-Faculty Success

Department: DAL-Center for Innovation TL-500120

Job Location: Dallas

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 Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning’s mission is to foster an accessible, student-centered, and supportive educational environment that empowers faculty to effectively teach and engage our student body in innovative and creative ways. It will strive to provide resources, training, and collaborative opportunities that promote student learning and success.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Coordinator is critical in advancing the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) mission by managing a varied portfolio of projects supporting innovative teaching practices and learning initiatives. This position assists the Center's Director and Assistant Director in planning, coordinating, and executing projects that enhance the Center's strategic goals, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and effective collaboration among stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study and 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proven work experience in project coordination/management.
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Organizational Excellence: Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
Collaborative Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement.
Analytical Thinking: Capability to identify process improvements and apply data-driven solutions.
Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to evolving project demands and dynamic institutional needs.
Problem Solving: Effective at anticipating challenges and developing strategic solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, CAPM) is a plus.
• Experience in educational innovation or a background in teaching and learning environments.
• Familiarity with budgeting, financial tracking, and resource management.

Job Duties

Project Management & Coordination
Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
Oversee multipl