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Student Dev Specialist III

🇺🇸 Richardson, Texas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $43K 💻 Other 🗓️ October 10th, 2026
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The University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Student Dev Specialist III to plan and run programs that support international student success in Intercultural Programs. The specialist works with the Assistant Director on events like International Student Orientation, International Week, and iFriend. This person also guides new and continuing international students and manages the office's social media.

Highlights
  • Plan, coordinate, and run Intercultural Programs events such as cultural heritage celebrations, cultural trips, workshops, and international spouse and family support.
  • Partner with campus partners, community partners, and student leaders on co-sponsored programs.
  • Supervise student workers with training, guidance, and constructive feedback.
  • Give guidance and resources to new and continuing international students.
  • Manage and post to the office's social media platforms, including hosting Instagram lives.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree with 3 years working with college students in an advisory, administrative, or educational role, or an equivalent combination totaling 7 years.
  • Bring a master's in student affairs, higher education, or international studies, plus international experience, as preferred extras.
  • Earn $43,000 or more depending on qualifications, with fully paid employee medical coverage, TRS retirement, tuition benefits, and paid time off.
  • Work a hybrid schedule after the probationary period if approved, living within the DFW area.

Student Dev Specialist III Full Description

Posting Number: S07146P
Position Title: Student Dev Specialist III
Department: Intercultural Programs
Salary Range: $43,000-DOQ
Pay Basis: Monthly
Position Status: Regular full-time
Location: Richardson
Posting Open Date: 09/28/2026
Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary
The Student Development Specialist III plans and implements programs and events that support international student success while promoting intercultural learning, global awareness, and cultural appreciation across the UT Dallas community. The position requires a passion for fostering intercultural initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with three years of relevant experience with college students or adolescents in community groups in an advisory, administrative or educational capacity or the equivalent combination of relevant education and experience totaling at least seven years.

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Master’s degree in student Affairs, Higher Education, or International Studies and one to three years of experience in a higher education setting, preferably in Student Affairs.
  • Previous international experience and/or serving international student populations.
  • Previous experience with programming and promoting events for college populations.
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
  • In conjunction with the Assistant Director, plan, coordinate, and facilitate Intercultural Programs events, and activities. Activities include but are not limited to cultural heritage celebrations, International Student Orientation, iFriend, International Week, cultural trips, international spouse and family support, and workshops, among others.
  • Network and collaborate with campus partners, community partners, and student leaders to establish, plan, and administer co-sponsored programs.
  • Supervise student workers including providing training, guidance, and constructive feedback.
  • Provide guidance and resources for new and continuing international students.
  • Manage, update, and posting on ICP social media platforms. Hosting Instagram lives.
Additional Information
Remote Work 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
  • 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.
Application and resume review will begin once posting has been open for 5 business days.