About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The CYD Rising Blazers Program at UNT Dallas partners with local nonprofits, grassroots organizations, and community stakeholders to provide support and resources for programming for our participants and their families. Programming includes the four CYD core program components of Mentoring; Post High School Readiness; Youth Leadership Development; and Youth Advisory Committee, along with additional ancillary programming. These additional programs include life skills, mental health support, sports and recreation, and community and civic engagement opportunities. The goal of CYD is to support Youth by fostering safe spaces, positive relationships, and structured opportunities to build assets and skills. These supports lead to strengthened connections, engagement, and contribution to the community. 

Position Overview

This position is responsible for supporting a program or project requiring a general working knowledge of function/specialization. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks which may include assisting with data collection, data input, program monitoring, program assessment, grant writing, community outreach, assisting in developing and conducting training programs, reporting, and program marketing.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer skills.
• Experience in presentation of workshops or public speaking.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate ability to organize and work independently as a leader and as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to effectively interact with faculty, staff, students, parents, and administrators.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) to five (5) Years of administrative support and two (2) Years of managing the budget and invoicing processes. Grant management experience.
• Two (2) Years of managing a budget and invoicing processes
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Grant management experience
• Social media management and marketing materials
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

• Coordinate office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping.
• Proofread work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company form at the policy is followed, and recommend revisions.
• Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, and financial statements; and prepare corporate documents, records, and reports for approval. 
• Manage large budget and handles programming invoices.
• Prepare and organize files, enter data, and verify data entry accuracy. (physically and digitally).
• Maintain schedule and event calendars. Prepare agendas and make arrangements for the committee, board, and other meetings, such as coordinating catering for luncheons.
• Prepares reports based on budget expenditures and/or allocations.
• Determine methods and procedures to be used, priority of assignments, and necessity for review by an administrator.
• Work includes public contact in interpreting and promoting the departments programs and rendering administrative support decisions.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

M - F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; some Evening and Saturdays as needed for events.

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.