The University of Texas at Dallas
Program Specialist II
🇺🇸 Richardson, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $58,000 per Month
💻 Other
🗓️ November 24th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Program Specialist II. The role involves implementing, developing, and evaluating enrollment initiatives, creating recruitment strategies, and helping the Interdisciplinary Studies department with strategic recruitment activities and outreach programs.
Highlights
- Develops and evaluates student recruitment and retention plans and strategies.
- Conducts outreach by visiting schools and speaking to students and counselors.
- Acts as a liaison between the university and local school systems in Texas.
- Manages a database of prospective and current students for recruitment.
- Prepares recruitment materials and mentorship programs; analyzes recruitment trends.
- Collaborates with Interdisciplinary Studies staff and faculty on recruitment initiatives.
- Requires bachelor's degree and five years of higher education or related experience; master's degree preferred.
- Strong communication, leadership, and presentation skills needed; ability to travel to partner schools.
- Salary is $58,000 dependent on qualifications, paid monthly for a regular full-time position.
- Physical demands include some repetitive motion, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs; evening availability and travel required.
Program Specialist II Full Description
Program Specialist II
Posting Details
Posting Number | S06747P
Position Title | Program Specialist II
Functional Title | Recruitment Specialist
Department | Interdisciplinary Studies
Salary Range | $58,000 DOQ
Pay Basis | Monthly
Position Status | Regular full-time
Location | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Posting Open Date | 11/21/2025
Posting Close Date | 01/05/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Desired Start Date | 01/10/2026
Job Summary | The position is responsible for providing expertise to implement, develop, and evaluate enrollment initiatives, develop recruitment strategies, and assist the department of Interdisciplinary Studies with strategic implementation of recruitment activities by identifying strong recruitment approaches and developing outreach programs.
Minimum Education and Experience | Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with five years of experience working with students and programs in higher education, or related community programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience | Master’s degree and experience in higher education recruitment; effective communication and leadership skills; ability to travel to partnering schools. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals. Ability to plan, assess, and evaluate programs. Organizing and coordinating skills. Skill in the configuration and use of computerized database programs.
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 | Participates in the development of student recruitment and retention plans, strategies, and written materials. Visits middle schools, high schools, and colleges, speaks to groups and individual students, and meets with school counselors to promote outreach activities. Serves as a liaison to develop partnerships between the university and local school systems throughout the state. Creates a database of prospective and current students and/or potential degree candidates in the state. Distributes resource materials for student recruitment and retention programs; develops mentorship programs; analyzes trends in recruitment and retention programs; develops strategies for program evaluation. Develops operating goals and objectives for the unit; implements and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations, as appropriate to the unit. Coordinates recruitment initiatives with IS staff and faculty. Evening availability may be required as well as travel for admission events. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions | Some repetitive motion, walking, lifting heavy items up to 50lbs
Physical Activities |
Working Conditions |
Additional Information | A remote work schedule is not available for this position.
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
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.
Position Title | Program Specialist II
Functional Title | Recruitment Specialist
Department | Interdisciplinary Studies
Salary Range | $58,000 DOQ
Pay Basis | Monthly
Position Status | Regular full-time
Location | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Posting Open Date | 11/21/2025
Posting Close Date | 01/05/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Desired Start Date | 01/10/2026
Job Summary | The position is responsible for providing expertise to implement, develop, and evaluate enrollment initiatives, develop recruitment strategies, and assist the department of Interdisciplinary Studies with strategic implementation of recruitment activities by identifying strong recruitment approaches and developing outreach programs.
Minimum Education and Experience | Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with five years of experience working with students and programs in higher education, or related community programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience | Master’s degree and experience in higher education recruitment; effective communication and leadership skills; ability to travel to partnering schools. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals. Ability to plan, assess, and evaluate programs. Organizing and coordinating skills. Skill in the configuration and use of computerized database programs.
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 | Participates in the development of student recruitment and retention plans, strategies, and written materials. Visits middle schools, high schools, and colleges, speaks to groups and individual students, and meets with school counselors to promote outreach activities. Serves as a liaison to develop partnerships between the university and local school systems throughout the state. Creates a database of prospective and current students and/or potential degree candidates in the state. Distributes resource materials for student recruitment and retention programs; develops mentorship programs; analyzes trends in recruitment and retention programs; develops strategies for program evaluation. Develops operating goals and objectives for the unit; implements and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations, as appropriate to the unit. Coordinates recruitment initiatives with IS staff and faculty. Evening availability may be required as well as travel for admission events. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions | Some repetitive motion, walking, lifting heavy items up to 50lbs
Physical Activities |
Working Conditions |
Additional Information | A remote work schedule is not available for this position.
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
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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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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