About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The University Of North Texas at Dallas – 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, teaching-focused university. 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 tomorrow’s 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/.
The mission of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at UNT Dallas is to recruit, admit and enroll an academically prepared student body reflective of the state of Texas who are the best fit for UNT Dallas.

UNT Dallas | University of North Texas at Dallas
At the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas), we offer affordable certificate, bachelor, and master programs in small classes, with individualized attention from engaging faculty.

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, teaching-focused 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 tomorrow’s 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. 

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

• Knowledge of project management tools and their effective use in managing projects.
• Knowledge of on-line 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

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Identify and recruit students who are graduates of early college high schools with an associate degree to complete the bachelor’s 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 goal-setting and progress tracking.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm., weekends and evenings due to programming

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, 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.