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Program Coordinator

University of North Texas - Dallas, Dallas, TX, United States


Program Coordinator
Location:

Dallas

Salary:

$20.00/HR

FTE:

0.48

Department Summary
The Student Leadership and Success Department is a unique prestigious organization designed to ensure that first‑generation high achieving college students are successful in meeting their academic, career, and personal goals. The program provides opportunities, resources, and skills development, connects students with mentors, and prepares them for future careers. Our focus is to help students successfully navigate through college with strong support systems. We create a welcoming environment and build a sense of community and trust as a priority for the department. The President's cabinet, mentors, academic advisors, counselors, faculty, and staff comprise a support structure that helps guide our students every step of the way.

Position Overview
Program Coordinator is an entry‑level position that oversees program planning for the Conrad Leadership Program with the intent of coordinating virtual and in‑person workshops and events tailored towards professional and personal development. This includes contacting sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders as well as assisting with budget and expenses.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and/or three years of experience in programming or event planning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of program planning best practices

Demonstrated knowledge of program evaluation

Considerable knowledge of event and workshop planning strategies

Current knowledge of sponsorship and fundraising best practices

Strong presentation, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills

Ability to collect and analyze program data to establish annual goals and objectives

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of populations verbally and in writing

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to work independently

Job Duties

Participate in off‑campus and on‑campus events supporting the Conrad Leadership Program.

Develop a vision, plan, and budget for implementing successful program workshops and events.

Collect, maintain, and utilize assessment data to evaluate and enhance program planning.

Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate the work of workshop facilitators and speakers.

Collaborate with UNT Dallas and program counterparts to ensure effective program implementation.

Physical Requirements

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Moving oneself in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.

Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

Noisy environments.

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule
Monday‑Friday, some Saturdays. 9‑1pm or 1‑5pm

Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.

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