The University of Texas at Dallas
Program Specialist I – First Year Initiatives (JSOM)
🇺🇸
Richardson, TX
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$50,000
per Month
💻
Other
🗓️
April 21st, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Program Specialist I – First Year Initiatives (JSOM). This role manages a caseload of first-year students by providing proactive outreach and individualized support to enhance their transition and retention. The position also involves teaching multiple sections of the First Year Seminar course and collaborating with campus partners to align programming with institutional goals.
Highlights
- Manage first-year student caseload through outreach, check-ins, and tailored support.
- Teach and coordinate up to five First Year Seminar (FYS) courses, delivering curriculum and fostering engagement.
- Identify student success barriers and connect students to campus resources and interventions.
- Develop and implement programs to improve the first-year student experience and retention.
- Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and campus partners on student success initiatives.
- Track student interactions and use data to inform outreach and improve outcomes.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and at least four years of program/project development experience.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master's in higher education or related field and experience with first-year seminars, retention strategies, and data analysis.
- Salary range is $50,000, depending on qualifications.
- Work performed on-site; benefits include competitive salary, tuition benefits, medical insurance, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.
Program Specialist I – First Year Initiatives (JSOM) Full Description
Program Specialist I – First Year Initiatives (JSOM)
Posting Details
Posting Number | S06990P
Position Title | Program Specialist I – First Year Initiatives (JSOM)
Functional Title |
Department | Management
Salary Range | $50,000, DOQ
Pay Basis | Monthly
Position Status | Regular full-time
Location | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Posting Open Date | 04/20/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | No
Desired Start Date | 05/18/2026
Job Summary | The Program Specialist I supports the design, implementation, and assessment of first-year initiatives aimed at improving student transition, engagement, and retention. This role manages a caseload of first-year students, providing proactive outreach, consistent check-ins, and individualized support to help students successfully navigate their first year.
In addition, the Program Specialist teaches and coordinates multiple sections First Year Seminar (FYS) course, leading curriculum delivery, fostering student engagement, and facilitating classroom instruction. This role collaborates closely with campus partners to deliver programming aligned with institutional goals related to persistence and four-year graduation rates.
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 | Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field Experience teaching, co-teaching, or facilitating first-year seminar or similar courses Knowledge of student success strategies, retention practices, and early alert systems Ability to analyze student data and implement targeted interventions
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 | Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of first-year students through proactive outreach, regular check-ins, and individualized support Teaching and facilitating of up to five First Year Seminar courses, including supporting curriculum delivery and student engagement Identify barriers to student success and connect students to appropriate campus resources and interventions Develop and implement programming that enhances the first-year student experience and supports retention Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and campus partners to support student success initiatives Track student interactions and utilize data to inform outreach strategies and improve program outcomes
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities |
Working Conditions |
Additional Information | Work Notice:
Work will be performed on-site and in person.
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 BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees AD&D Insurance Dental & Vision Plan Options Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan Fertility Benefits Paid time off 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..
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.
Position Title | Program Specialist I – First Year Initiatives (JSOM)
Functional Title |
Department | Management
Salary Range | $50,000, DOQ
Pay Basis | Monthly
Position Status | Regular full-time
Location | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Posting Open Date | 04/20/2026
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | No
Desired Start Date | 05/18/2026
Job Summary | The Program Specialist I supports the design, implementation, and assessment of first-year initiatives aimed at improving student transition, engagement, and retention. This role manages a caseload of first-year students, providing proactive outreach, consistent check-ins, and individualized support to help students successfully navigate their first year.
In addition, the Program Specialist teaches and coordinates multiple sections First Year Seminar (FYS) course, leading curriculum delivery, fostering student engagement, and facilitating classroom instruction. This role collaborates closely with campus partners to deliver programming aligned with institutional goals related to persistence and four-year graduation rates.
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 | Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field Experience teaching, co-teaching, or facilitating first-year seminar or similar courses Knowledge of student success strategies, retention practices, and early alert systems Ability to analyze student data and implement targeted interventions
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 | Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of first-year students through proactive outreach, regular check-ins, and individualized support Teaching and facilitating of up to five First Year Seminar courses, including supporting curriculum delivery and student engagement Identify barriers to student success and connect students to appropriate campus resources and interventions Develop and implement programming that enhances the first-year student experience and supports retention Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and campus partners to support student success initiatives Track student interactions and utilize data to inform outreach strategies and improve program outcomes
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical Activities |
Working Conditions |
Additional Information | Work Notice:
Work will be performed on-site and in person.
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 BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees AD&D Insurance Dental & Vision Plan Options Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan Fertility Benefits Paid time off 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..
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Please describe any relevant experience you have working with students, including the age group(s) involved (e.g., college, high school).
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214
Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021
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