Director, Special Projects - University of North Texas System

Title: Director, Special Projects

Employee Classification: Dir, Special Projects

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-College of Nursing

Department: HSC-Office of the Dean - Nursing-307000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

UNTHSC College of Nursing was created to help with the state's nursing shortage with the academic degrees needed most by area partners and employers to provide high-quality healthcare in the communities we live and work.

Position Overview

The Director of Special Projects will be responsible for working with the grant team for the North Texas Area Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Consortium in planning, developing, supporting and implementing grant programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Experience planning and implementing strategic initiatives
* Highly-organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives at once
* Ability to successfully communicate and convey their vision, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise, and effective manner
* Experience working with criminal justice and medicolegal agencies
* Ability to analyze project challenges and opportunities, and to present solutions considering cost, timelines, and impact
* Ability to work collaboratively with internal units and multiple stakeholders
* Ability to collect data, establish facts, and prepare reports
* Experience facilitating innovation and relationship building

Preferred Qualifications

Education - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience - Grant program administration experience preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Executes implementation of NTXASC to include day-to-day project coordination, liaison with partners, and assistance with program management, meetings, agendas and coordination of program activities 
• Create and deliver clinical simulation training and didactic education for forensic nurses and community collaborators.
• Collaborates with others to implement and expanded NTXASC program. 
• Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders, including but not limited to law enforcement, prosecutors, healthcare systems, forensic labs, advocates, survivors, and community stakeholders 
• May supervise program staff, research assistants 
• Oversees daily fiscal and purchasing activities and assists in preparation and monitoring of budgets for programs and events.
• Assists in identifying other funding opportunities. 
• Plans, implements and supports the Program Evaluator in tracking and reporting evaluation data for the NTXASC program. 
• Tracks program timeline to ensure adherence to key deliverable due dates 
• Prepares and submits reports on program activities 
• Develops and updates training materials and coordinates delivery of training as needed 
• Coordinates communications among program team, key stakeholders, and the community served along with collaboration with the College of Nursing Academic Communicator for maintenance of web pages and social media outputs 
• Supports dissemination activities 

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

- None

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) 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.