Program Manager

University of North Texas System

Job Description

 

Full job description

Title: Program Manager

Employee Classification: Program Manager

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Student Aff & Enrollment Mgmt

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Student Aff & Enrollment Mgmt

Department: DAL-Student Aff & Enrollment Mgmt-521000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.0

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 inclusive 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

UNT Dallas is hiring a Program Manager for the Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) Scholars program. Under the leadership of the Executive Director for Student Leadership and Success, this leader will develop the programs and strategic initiatives as outlined in the GTF Grant. This position will be responsible for supervising student leaders, developing and implementing assessment measures that will aid in showing the educational outcomes of co-curricular programs and the impact that the grant-led initiatives have on the students and the institution. This position serves as part of the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Division.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Program Manager for Student Engagement (grant funded appointment; with additional years of service where/when available dependent upon funding).The University the first four-year public institution of higher education in the city seeks an individual who will help shape the character of a 21st century, teachingfocused university through recruitment and retention of prospective students in academic programs. Candidates should be able to express enthusiastic support for the mission of the university to transform the lives of students, families and communities by providing high-quality, student focused education in preparation for tomorrows careers, and its vision to create the place of choice where students are inspired to learn, faculty are inspired to teach and the community is inspired to support. For more information about the university, go to: http://untdallas.edu/.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Experience with project management tools and their effective use in managing projects.
  • Experience with online platforms and digital platforms to track work, communicate with others, promote recruitment and engagement and pull data.
  • Ability to utilize MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Teams and data to set goals and perform employment responsibilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations.
  • Ability to manage and expand program partnerships.
  • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
  • Strong influencing skills.
  • Strong self-manager who can develop and execute work plans towards goals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Ability to develop budgets and monitor expenditures.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to direct a wide variety of services efficiently in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently and with others.
  • Ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records and generate reports.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years of experience in successfully marketing academic programs at colleges and/or universities.
  • Experience in graphic design and use of digital technology to produce recruitment products and literature.
  • Masters Degree in Student Access and Success, Marketing and Communication, Organizational Psychology, and/or Higher Education Administration.
  • Bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English for verbal and oral communications (writing, speaking, listening, and reading)
  • Proven track record with supporting evidence of supporting, garnering, or leading student recruitment efforts.
  • At least 3 years of overall work experience, including two years of experience facilitating learning experiences for college age and nontraditional students of diverse backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior level leaders including UNTD administrators, community college leaders, superintendents, central office administrators, executive directors, principals, and educational foundation and nonprofit leaders.
  • Strong influencing skills marked by an ability to learn another's motivations and barriers while communicating to their emotions, character, and intellect.
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize MS Excel, MS Word, MS Teams, and data to set goals and perform employment responsibilities.
  • Experience using a variety of online and digital platforms to track work, communicate with others, promote recruitment and engagement, and pull data reports including, but not limited to MS Teams, Google Services, Google Classroom, Zoom, Qualtrics,
  • Dynamic Forms, Apple Classroom, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
  • Strong selfmanager who can develop and execute work plans towards ambitious goals, independently adjusting course as needed to deliver results.
  • Strong judgment and decision making when stewarding an organization and building cross-organizational relationships.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and demonstrated learning ability to learn and utilize new programs and technologies.
  • A mature awareness of how social and cultural identities influence interpersonal situations and a demonstrated commitment to utilizing ones position to further equity in teams and for young people.
  • A past record of results leading strategic initiatives that include spearheading multiorganizational or departmental efforts.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

  • Identify and recruit students who are graduates of early college high schools with an associate degree to complete the bachelors degree.
  • Serve as a lead point of contact for the UNTD GTF Grant Partnership and complete activities and projects to recruit and retain students under this grant effort.
  • Set and track long and short-term recruitment goals for assigned projects and grants where directed by the GTF Principal Investigator.
  • Effectively represent UNT Dallas on and connect virtually and face-to-face with local committees with community colleges, community agencies, and public schools alongside senior leaders such as university presidents and vice presidents, school superintendents, associate superintendents, executive directors, deans, program coordinators, and principals.
  • Create and manage data and resources to share programs and university information with stakeholders: workforce development stakeholders, local school districts, community college systems, early college high school programs, and community based organizations.
  • Help recruit, facilitate admissions, and advise prospective students and applicants on the position projects.
  • Connect with student recruiters across the university and local partners, alumni ambassadors, and community organizations to build awareness of UNT Dallas degree and certificate programs.
  • Consistently and effectively utilize multiple social, digital, and print media platforms to market programs, engage diverse stakeholders, build partnerships, and garner community support.
  • Manage grant funded recruitment and marketing initiatives to meet goals; develop detailed reports on outcomes for UNTD and the grantors; and interface with grantors on promoting our programs and initiatives and elicit further support.
  • Work across multiple university departments (enrollment management areas and UNTD Schools, as a few examples) that will inform recruitment goalsetting and progress tracking.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM, some weekends as needed for programming

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

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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.

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