Project Manager

Title: Project Manager

Employee Classification: Project Manager

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-UNT System College of Pharmacy

Department: HSC-Academic Affairs-Pharm-Gen-301000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

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 global vision of the College of Pharmacy is to be an extraordinary team committed to a culture of excellence, innovation, equity, and collaboration to improve health.

Our motto, “We make healthcare better,” reflects the increasing contribution to healthcare that can be provided by doctors of pharmacy trained in the highly interprofessional and primary care environment present at the HSC Fort Worth. Our focus is on the patient. Making healthcare better crucially depends upon improved teamwork of a variety of healthcare professionals and improved access for patients. Doctors of pharmacy involved in disease and medication management make healthcare better by increasing safety, improving outcomes, and reducing costs.

Our motto also extends to the contributions that our faculty, postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and research staff make to the development of new and more effective therapies for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.

Position Overview

The Project Manager is a highly visible member of the team responsible for project evolution from concept to completion in an interprofessional, collaborative venue. The Project Manager is responsible for assuring project collaboration in a timely manner sufficient to produce intended outcomes. This role is also responsible for regular reporting of strategic initiatives, quality improvement and special projects within and impacting the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In-depth understanding of concepts and principals of project management.
Understanding of how project management integrates within day to day processes.
Ability to lead and direct teams on various projects at the same time and able to problem solve using judgment based on the analysis of information.
Developed interpersonal skills to exchange project information with multiple audiences.
Be a reliable team member with the ability to consistently perform tasks independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to manage projects in a way that inspires cross-functional team members to stay engaged and deliver excellent results
Demonstrated experience in executing plans and in monitoring and evaluating results
Must have a drive to understand, embrace and advance organizational culture
Must have strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be an excellent listener and have strong interpersonal skills
Continuous learner that is receptive to feedback

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft BI experience

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

Use project management skills and tools to manage and/or support large, multifaceted projects and initiatives for the institution.

Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; assist with preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying trends; determining system improvements; assist with implementing change.

Support process improvement initiatives by helping integrate project management concepts. Facilitate organization-wide surveys, analysis and write-up of project data. Analyze data to develop and assist with the dissemination of reports, as requested by leadership including faculty-specific, departmental, school, institutional, and system-wide that will guide decisions in the organization. Develop ad hoc reports, as needed, to support institutional initiatives and requirements Facilitate meetings with senior leaders and stakeholders of the organization around critical issues. May provide supervision and daily direction to assigned staff. Support organizational quality management and process improvement programs. Assist the Director in the development and timeline of course meeting patterns before being submitted to academic leadership and Curriculum Directors. Manage the process and timeline of the creation of Canvas courses and Lecture Capture systems. Serve on committees as assigned including SEED and accreditation. Work with faculty to ensure all classroom needs are met. Work with faculty in all technology areas relating to their role including but not limited to CORE, Simulationiq, Mediasite, Canvas and other technology as necessary Implement and manage Data Request Project Management System in ServiceNow Data Reporting as needed to support the Director Academic Data mission Other Academic Data and Technology duties as assigned

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

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:

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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, 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.