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Program Specialist II - Teacher Development Center

🇺🇸 Richardson, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $65,000 per Month 💻 Teaching 🗓️ February 13th, 2026

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University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Program Specialist II - Teacher Development Center. This role focuses on implementing, developing, and evaluating enrollment initiatives and recruitment strategies, as well as supporting the Teacher Development Center by managing recruitment efforts and outreach programs.

Highlights
  • Coordinate and track certification and program milestones in academic advising plans.
  • Maintain student participation and placement tracking tools and escalate issues as needed.
  • Manage accurate student records for compliance and reporting purposes.
  • Facilitate student engagement through outreach coordination and referrals to university resources.
  • Compile and organize academic audits and certification documentation for teaching placements.
  • Support scheduling and communication for course sequences and program changes with leadership.
  • Handle logistics and materials for recruitment events, including transfer initiatives and statewide efforts.
  • Coordinate group information sessions and communication with prospective students and families.
  • Qualifications include a bachelor's degree with five years in higher education or community programs; master's preferred.
  • Salary is $65,000 monthly with full-time status and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S06847P
Position Title Program Specialist II - Teacher Development Center
Functional Title Recruitment Specialist
Department Interdisciplinary Studies
Salary Range $65,000
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date 01/29/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Desired Start Date 02/23/2026
Job Summary
The position is responsible for providing expertise to implement, develop, and evaluate enrollment initiatives, develop recruitment strategies, and assist the Teacher Development Center 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 in Educational Leadership or a related education field preferred.
  • Five (5) years of experience in higher education or K–12 education.
  • Experience in academic advising, supervision, program coordination, or a related area demonstrating knowledge of academic programs required.
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
• Coordinate and track certification and program milestones based on advisorapproved
plans, ensuring required documentation and deadlines are met.
• Maintain tracking tools and reports related to student participation status,
placements, and certification processes; escalate concerns to program leadership
as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records to support program
operations, compliance, and institutional reporting requirements.
• Support student engagement initiatives by coordinating outreach efforts and
facilitating referrals to appropriate university resources.
• Compile and organize academic audits and certification documentation for
review and approval by prior to supervised teaching placements.
• Coordinate with the Director of the Teacher Development Center and program
leadership to support the implementation of course schedules, sequencing
updates, and approved program changes through accurate communication and
documentation.
• Coordinate logistics for recruitment and outreach activities, including
scheduling events, preparing materials, and managing participation for transfer
initiatives, Scholars Day, statewide recruitment efforts, and classroom
presentations.
• Support recruitment activities by coordinating group information sessions and
managing communications with prospective students and families; does not
provide individualized academic advising or degree planning.
• Maintain professional knowledge related to program operations, policies, and
procedures through training and collaboration with colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of program operations for the
Teacher Development Center.
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.

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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

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Resume

Optional Documents

  1. Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214
  2. Unofficial Transcripts
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Writing Sample
  5. Other Document
  6. Relevant URL
  7. Other Document
Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021
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