Behavior Analysis Senior Program Project Coordinator at University of North Texas in Denton, Texas

Job Description:

Title: Behavior Analysis 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-Behavior Analysis Online-135321

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $56,640

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, UNT Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment (WISE), 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.


Located within HPS, the Department of Behavior Analysis has 7 full‐time tenured and tenure‐track faculty, 2 professional faculty, 1 research faculty, and many part-time lecturers. The department takes pride in having a faculty of excellent scholars, including many who have won prestigious awards and recognition from disciplinary bodies, the university, and local and regional governing bodies. Many of our faculty serve in leadership roles in the discipline, including serving on editorial boards of our leading journals.


The department prepares graduates for careers in behavior analysis as researchers, academics, and scientist‐practitioners. The department has been training students in behavior analysis for more than 30 years, was the first program accredited by ABAI, and was recognized by ABAI for enduring programmatic contributions to the discipline. We offer four degree‐granting programs: a verified course sequence (VCS) leading to a Bachelor of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis, a VCS leading to a Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis, an ABAI‐accredited Master of Science in Behavior Analysis, and a Ph.D. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Behavior Analysis.

Position Overview

The Behavior Analysis Senior Program Project Coordinator's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coordinate and assist in the development of metrics and dashboards to assess the effectiveness of the department's degree programs; coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of marketing and recruitment strategies across all four degree programs and the Graduate Academic Certificate (GACT); coordinate and assist with the application, registration, and scheduling processes across all four degree programs and the GACT; provide instructional support for faculty, adjuncts and teaching assistants in department; and coordinate and assist with the logistics and operation of the department as related to the degree programs, the GACT, and student progress through the programs.

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

None

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

• In coordination with the department chair and online program director, evaluates learning outcomes and other data related to the success of the department's online programs.


• Gathers and analyzes data related to student learning outcomes and overall success of the online degree programs, including the Graduate Academic Certificate (GACT). Conducts ongoing analysis and re-evaluation as needed.


• Provides comprehensive support for graduate online degree program applicants, including application processing, student file management, and communication of admissions decisions. Advises graduate students on course requirements, institutional policies, and academic progress, while actively participating in student events to enhance the student experience and support retention and graduation initiatives.


• Supports and implements initiatives for recruitment, retention, and graduation. Participates in orientation, commencement, Preview Day, and other student events as requested.


• Develops expertise and articulates specific course requirements in the University Core, major, minor, teaching fields, and grade point average (GPA).


• Coordinates program- and departmental-level communication with all online students.


• Maintains up-to-date registration information in Canvas courses and on the website.


• Ensures students are assisted with adding and dropping courses as needed.


• Instructional Support for Adjuncts, Course Instructors, Program Coordinators & Teaching Assistants.


• Works with faculty to design and create engaging, interactive, and instructionally sound online learning activities for the online programs using instructional technologies such as Canvas, and the Learning Management System and assists with CLEAR approval and review processes for courses in the online programs.


• Ensures course completion certificates are provided to former students upon request.


• Ensures the online program website is kept up-to-date in collaboration with the college's web designer.

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.

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