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The University of Texas at Dallas

Special Programs Coordinator for Career Readiness

🇺🇸 Richardson, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ July 8th, 2025

LMS NACE

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The University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Special Programs Coordinator for Career Readiness. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing career readiness programs by collaborating with faculty and campus partners to integrate career competencies into academic and co-curricular experiences that support student success and institutional goals.

Highlights

  • Design and implement career readiness curriculum aligned with NACE competencies.
  • Develop original content and curate resources for workshops, modules, and digital platforms.
  • Apply instructional design principles to create engaging, outcomes-driven, and assessment-ready content.
  • Manage learning management systems (LMS) to ensure accessibility and user engagement.
  • Collaborate with faculty and departments to integrate career content into courses and programs.
  • Use project management strategies to pilot, scale, and assess new initiatives.
  • Communicate with students and stakeholders to drive program participation and completion.
  • Provide occasional career coaching and presentations across campus; support evening/weekend events as needed.
  • Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree and experience in instructional design or career services preferred.
  • Salary: $50,000 dependent on qualifications; full-time position within the Career Center department.

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Special Programs Coordinator for Career Readiness
Posting Details
 Posting Details 
Posting Number  | S06395P
Position Title  | Special Programs Coordinator for Career Readiness
Functional Title  | Special Programms Coordinator for Career Readiness
Department  | Career Center
Salary Range  | $50,000 DOQ
Pay Basis  | Monthly
Position Status  | Regular full-time
Location  | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Posting Open Date  | 06/30/2025
Posting Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Desired Start Date  | 07/28/2025
Job Summary  | Are you passionate about integrating career development into the student experience? The University Career Center is seeking a creative and collaborative Special Programs Coordinator to support the design and delivery of innovative, scalable, and sustainable career readiness programs.

This role focuses on instructional design, content development, and program implementation to embed career competencies into academic and co-curricular experiences. You’ll work closely with faculty, staff, and campus partners to create engaging learning experiences that support student success and institutional goals.
Minimum Education and Experience  | - Bachelor’s degree in related field.
– 3-5 years experience providing support to programs or projects or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience  | · Masters degree preferred
-Experience in instructional design or curriculum development.· Familiarity with career services or higher education environments.
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  | Design and implement career readiness curriculum aligned with NACE competencies. Develop original content and curate resources for workshops, modules, and digital learning platforms. Apply instructional design principles to ensure content is engaging, outcomes-driven, and assessment-ready. Manage learning platforms (e.g., LMS), ensuring accessibility and user engagement. Collaborate with faculty and departments to integrate career content into courses and programs. Use project management strategies to pilot, scale, and assess new initiatives. Communicate with students and stakeholders through targeted campaigns to drive participation and completion. Analyze data and feedback to continuously improve programs. Provide occasional career coaching and deliver presentations across campus. Support evening/weekend events as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions  | Must be willing and able to attend professional development opportunities and events on and off campus. Must possess the willingness and ability to occasionally work an unconventional work schedule that may include some evenings and weekends. Must be able to negotiate stairs and capable of lifting and pulling 10 – 15 pounds.
Physical Activities  |
Working Conditions  |
Additional Information  | Remote Work Statement
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1.  Please describe your prior project management experience. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2.  Do you have experience working in a career services department? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 
Optional Documents
  1. Relevant URL
  2. Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214
Human Resources, 
 800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418 
 Richardson, 
 TX 75080-3021
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