Temporary Non-Benefits - Coordinator of Special Programs

$36,421 - $36,421/Yr

The University of Texas System - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Dallas, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Coordinator of Special Programs is responsible for coordinating administrative and reporting activities for outreach programs at the UT Dallas Center for Children and Families. This temporary position focuses on supporting the Grow With Me and Play With Me programs, which involve developmental screenings and playful learning classes for young children and their parents. The role requires bilingual skills in Mandarin and English, as well as the ability to adapt programs for Mandarin-speaking communities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Managers of the Grow with Me and Play With Me outreach programs
• Facilitate weekly in-person playful learning programs for young children ages 0-3 and their parents
• Conduct developmental screenings on children ages 0-5 at Play With Me and other community locations
• Complete 1-month and 3-month follow-up calls of clients served
• Organize events including an annual family celebration and Screening Fairs, in collaboration with local agencies
• Data entry and management
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, psychology, or a related field
• Employment or practicum experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and/or their families
• Bilingual in Mandarin and English

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in community outreach programs
• Knowledge of child development in practice