Project Coordinator

Title: Project Coordinator

Employee Classification: Project Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Human Services

Department: DAL-School of Human Services-519000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

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 CYD Rising Blazers Program at UNT Dallas partners with local nonprofits, grassroots organizations, and community stakeholders to provide support and resources for programming for our participants and their families. Programming includes the four CYD core program components of Mentoring; Post High School Readiness; Youth Leadership Development; and Youth Advisory Committee, along with additional ancillary programming. These additional programs include life skills, mental health support, sports and recreation, and community and civic engagement opportunities. The goal of CYD is to support Youth by fostering safe spaces, positive relationships, and structured opportunities to build assets and skills. These supports lead to strengthened connections, engagement, and contribution to the community. 

Position Overview

This position is responsible for supporting a program or project requiring a general working knowledge of function/specialization. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks which may include assisting with data collection, data input, program monitoring, program assessment, grant writing, community outreach, assisting in developing and conducting training programs, reporting, and program marketing.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer skills.
• Experience in presentation of workshops or public speaking.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate ability to organize and work independently as a leader and as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to effectively interact with faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) to five (5) Years of administrative support and two (2) Years of managing the budget and invoicing processes. Grant management experience.
• Two (2) Years of managing a budget and invoicing processes
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Grant management experience
• Social media management and marketing materials
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

• Coordinate office services, such as records