Title: Program Project Specialist

Employee Classification: Program Project Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Engagement

Department: UNT-UNT TRIO-160570

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $47,232.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

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Department Summary

The TRIO Talent Search HEB ISD office at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Program Project Specialist. The office of TRIO Programs is a department within the Division of Student Affairs.

Position Overview

This position is for a full time, Program Project Specialist who will be located at Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) ISD schools. The Program Project Specialist will work to provide services to low-income and first-generation high school students, with the goal of preparing them for successful entry into postsecondary education. This position will be on-site at assigned schools located in HEB ISD.

Services provide to participants will include but not be limited to the following:
Recruiting new participants
Promoting the program within the community and target schools
Facilitating workshops on college applications and financial aid
Organizing and facilitating academic support workshops and activities
Maintaining student records by documenting and monitoring participant progress
Planning college visits and cultural activity trips
Compiling and analyzing data
Supporting participants with career exploration
Ensure the success of the TRIO Talent Search program by performing all other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI)/Program Director.

The TRIO Talent Search Program is federally funded by the Department of Education.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and one year of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent customer service skills. Ability to provide leadership for student employees and volunteers. Experience in networking across departments and programs. Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population. Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference provided to candidates with TRIO experience (personal & professional),
Degree in education, counseling, psychology of related field,
Experience in college admission and financial aid process
and with success or experience in overcoming barriers similar to the TRIO target population and HEB community.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Texas Drivers License

Job Duties:

• Provide information about Talent Search to the community including school administrators, students, and community organizations. Nurture strong working relationships within the school staff.
• Recruitment and Documentation: Recruit and retain a minimum of 230 eligible participants providing them with at least 2 Talent Search services per school semester. Document all services and student information into the Talent Search student database, including necessary files and documents as per the TRIO guidelines.
• Prepare and administer lessons in the areas of academic success, financial literacy, life skills, career and college exploration following the approved TS curriculum guide.
• Coordinate and participate in college and career field trips or events for participants during the school year and summer.
• Participate in trainings, staff development, staff meetings, and maintain good communication between team members and supervisor.
• Meet with senior students on a consistent basis to guide them to successful high school graduation, college acceptance, college enrollment and receipt of financial aid. This includes assistance in successful completion of college admission test prep, resume-writing, essay-writing, FAFSA submittal, scholarship app submittals and all final steps to secure college enrollment.
• Responsible for ensuring that TS Objectives and CPPs are met for assigned student caseload and documentation is accurate.

Work Schedule:

M-F, 8AM-5PM The scope of the position requires working evenings and weekends. Occasional out-of-town travel, including overnight stays, is required.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation 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.