Title: Program Project Coordinator
Employee Classification: Program Project Coordinator
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business
Department: UNT-RCOB-Grad Programs-131210
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $51,744.00
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 University of North Texas Health 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 G. Brint Ryan College of Business is the choice of nearly 9,000 students, making it one of the largest business schools in the nation. Since 1961, the college has been continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a hallmark of the world’s best business schools. Nationally recognized, cutting-edge degrees enable students to learn beyond the classroom, preparing them to become leaders in their fields.
Position Overview
The Program Project Coordinator will assist students in obtaining internships in the sports entertainment industry, assist with semester-required boot camps, and facilitate the course-required meetings with the Dallas Cowboys leadership team. Staff member will help to develop and maintain a database of industry connections and provide one-on-one advising and mentoring on internships and career development with the current student population.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field and three years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Strong presentation and public speaking skills
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Ability to use a variety of complex computer applications
* Ability to communicate effectively with populations verbally and in writing
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
* Ability to work independently and lead project teams effectively
* Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties
- Build structure/database for industry network to formalize network and maintain accurate data, records, and files to track the activities, achievements, participation, progress, and status of individual students for internships, job shadowing, and mentorships. Collect data for analysis, evaluation, and program improvement to develop reports on the statistical data for all internship opportunities and present to appropriate groups.
- Maintain and expand current network of sport executives who engage with program and/or students. Coordinates with recruiters, employing organizations, and internship supervisors to verify student submitted information in the for-credit internship approval and ensure that employers/intern supervisors are completing required internship evaluations according to for-credit course requirements.
- Organize and support sport management faculty with guest speakers and industry class projects. May participate in employer site visits in support of internship program during interns work semester.
- Liaison between industry and SENM faculty; As well as Wilson Jones Career Center (WJCC), Undergraduate Advising, Graduate Program Office, and Sport Entertainment faculty and students.
- Advise MBA and BBA SENM students on professional development and provide career coaching for students seeking or requiring internships or employment. Serve as liaison to the WJCC for internship processing and collaborate with that office to ensure timely and accurate completion of internship processing. Provide workshops on professional development (personal branding, networking, etc.). Manage private LinkedIn Program page for SENM students.
- Organize and manage Boot Camps for MBA programs with Cowboys, annual Symposium/career fair as part of Fall Bootcamp, and Cowboys Connect sessions (zoom conversations with Cowboys executives). Carry out and complete any other SENM related events.
- Maintain budgets for all SENM accounts and ensure compliance with university and college policies and procedures, including purchasing, use of the university procurement card, and travel card for the SENM program. Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of the SENM program
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, occasional nights and weekends. This position will take place on UNT Denton and Frisco.
Driving University Vehicle
No
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.
