Title: UNT WISE Senior Program Project Coordinator

Employee Classification: Sr Program Project Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-UNTWISE - Workplace Inclusion-135351

Job Location: Denton

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 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

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban design. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, the UNT Work Inclusion and Supported Employment (UNT WISE) program, and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the diverse communities we serve, with thoughtful, inclusive, and equitable practices as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech language pathologists, social workers, urban planners, and more.

UNT WISE is the premier training and consultancy group for programs seeking to enhance employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. We conduct training, host conferences and provide technical assistance to community rehabilitation programs (CRP) and organizations serving individuals with disabilities. UNT WISE provides more than 100 training events, serving more than 2,300 individuals, annually.

Position Overview

The UNT WISE Senior Program Project Coordinator position on the Texas Beacons of Excellence grant project is tasked with oversight of partner sites that the project is working with. Currently, these sites are located in Dallas and Amarillo but will soon expand into other cities across the state of Texas in October 2024. The sites will be divided amongst the Senior Program Project Coordinators, and they will be providing coordination of training, support and technical assistance for one to two embedded Employment Specialists at each site they are overseeing.

This work will be completed both virtually and in person and will require regular travel to the sites. The Sr. Program Project Coordinators are crucial positions on this federally funded grant project because they are providing very in depth supports and coordination of services to not only the Employment Specialists but the site staff, site leadership, project participants and family members.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education, Psychology, Business, Data Science and four years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to adapt to program/project and incorporate creativity and originality

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• MS in Rehabilitation Counseling or similar field
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
• Experience with TWS-VRS Employment Services.
• Experience working with varying disabilities.
• Knowledge about 14C programs
• Ability to adapt to program/project and incorporate creativity and originality.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

• Serve as Resource Expert for Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
• Provide training for rehabilitation personnel, consumers with disabilities and rehabilitation stakeholders in various formats (i.e. online, in person, webinars).
• Disseminate information about UNT WISE programming at conferences, community events, etc.
• Develop strategic alliances within the community including UNT to promote collaboration around programs and research.
• Duty Complete programmatic reports and administrative functions as required within timeframes.
• Plan, develop and produce material specific to project needs.
• Plan, organize and participate in special projects as assigned by SWTCIE Program Director or UNT WISE Director.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Resume and cover letter required.

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) 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.