Program Specialist I

Program Specialist I

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 Posting Details 

Posting Number  | S06802P
Position Title  | Program Specialist I
Functional Title  | Program Specialist I - Supplemental Instruction
Department  | Undergraduate Education
Salary Range  | $50,000 - $51,600 DOQ
Pay Basis  | Monthly
Position Status  | Regular full-time
Location  | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Posting Open Date  | 01/06/2026
Posting Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Desired Start Date  | 02/02/2026

Job Summary 
The Student Success Center helps students navigate college coursework with clarity, confidence, and support. We provide academic support programs that remove barriers to persistence and degree completion. Our work includes academic coaching, tutoring, peer-led academic programming, skill-building workshops, and cross-campus partnerships. The SI Program Specialist works as part of the Student Success Center team to deliver programming for all undergraduate students. The program specialist will work tabling events, student leader appreciation events, special events throughout the year. The program specialist is also expected to contribute to overall SSC success and collaboration.

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Student Success Center, the SI Program Specialist is responsible for the planning and implementation of the SI program designed to improve grades and reduce the DFW rates in historically difficult courses at UT Dallas. This position will be responsible for session scheduling, approving timesheets, running reports, assisting with leader observations, and hiring, training and supervising leaders. This position will require some evening hours as many SI and exam review services are delivered to students outside of regular business hours.

Minimum Education and Experience  | Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, with a minimum of four years of experience in program/project development or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience  | Master’s Degree preferred.

Ability to: Interpret, apply and explain relevant regulations, policies, and procedures. Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and make effective and programmatically sound recommendations. Coordinate multiple projects, set priorities and meet critical deadlines. Exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Prepare clear, concise and complete reports and other written material. Make effective presentations. Maintain accurate records, files and databases. Maintain confidentiality of information.
Other Qualifications  | To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities  | Ability to work with, relate to, and communicate effectively with students Analyze and review program trends and make adjustments in real time Accept feedback from both student leaders and professional staff – be able to adjust accordingly Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty in the courses SI supports and hopes to support in future semesters. Create and implement innovative training for new and returning student leaders through the year in conjunction with SSC staff. Develop, implement, and administer the marketing of the SI program. Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, staff and other departments and/or external constituencies on a day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative and fiscal issues. Create and oversee SI leader schedule, make and confirm arrangements for facilities. Manage the daily tasks, functioning and performance of SI Leaders. Develop and facilitate ongoing weekly and monthly trainings for SI Leaders. Pull data on a daily, weekly, yearly basis to report to administrations. Connect students to proper resources at UTD inside and outside of the Office of Undergraduate Education.
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Working Conditions  |
Additional Information  | Remote Notice:  After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans Dental/Vision/AD&D Paid time off Paid Holidays Paid Winter Break Fertility Benefits Remote Work Options – approved by department  All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!

Special Instructions Summary   
Important Message  | 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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Applicant Documents

Human Resources, 
 800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418 
 Richardson, 
 TX 75080-3021