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The University of Texas at Dallas

Student Development Specialist I

🇺🇸 Richardson, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $38K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 8th, 2025

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University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Student Development Specialist I. The role involves managing daily operations for University Housing services including communication, event setup, logistics, and security functions, while ensuring a safe and supportive living environment. The position also requires direct oversight of housing services and providing excellent customer service within Housing Operations, with the requirement to live on campus.

Highlights

  • Oversee daily University Housing services such as communication, event setup, package/software logistics, and card access security.
  • Support housing operations including room reservations, building signage, sustainability programs, and staff on-call rotations.
  • Conduct routine inspections for fire drills, safety systems, and room conditions.
  • Provide front desk backup, vendor escort, and customer service support for Operations and Maintenance.
  • Requires knowledge of student development theory and one year experience with college students or adolescents in advisory or educational roles.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; university housing experience preferred.
  • Must live on campus and possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive UT Dallas vehicles.
  • Salary is $37,500 annually depending on qualifications.
  • Department served: Housing Operations.
  • Offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition benefits, and remote work options after probation.

Student Development Specialist I Full Description


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Student Development Specialist I
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Application and resume review will begin once posting has been open for 5 business day.
Posting Details
 Posting Details 
Posting Number  | S06437P
Position Title  | Student Development Specialist I
Functional Title  | Assistant Housing Operations Coordinator
Department  | Housing Operations
Salary Range  | $37,500 DOQ
Pay Basis  | Monthly
Position Status  | Regular full-time
Location  | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Posting Open Date  | 06/10/2025
Posting Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Desired Start Date  | 07/07/2025
Job Summary  | The Assistant Housing Coordinator serves as a day-to-day specialist for several critical University Housing services. These services – including communication, event setup and support, package and software logistics, and card access security functions – provide a safe and comfortable physical environment for residents in their academic and personal development. The Assistant Housing Coordinator provides direct oversight of these growing services. The Housing Operations Coordinator provides excellent customer service within University Housing.The Assistant Housing Coordinator is required to live on campus.
Minimum Education and Experience  | Bachelor’s degree; One year of experience with college students or adolescents in community groups in an advisory, administrative, or educational capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of student development theory and philosophy.
Preferred Education and Experience  | Experience in a University housing environment is preferred.
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  | Essential duties of the Assistant Housing Coordinator will include but are not limited to technology support, room reservations and setup, LLC technology and relations, sustainability efforts and programs, general logistics and support, housing tours, and tour guides, monitoring building signage and notifications, monitoring desk and building resources, sending building/campus notifications as needed, and building storage room inventory and upkeep. The Assistant Housing Coordinator will also conduct routine inspections to include fire drills and life safety system, move-in/move-out room conditions, grounds, health & safety, and readiness. The Assistant Housing Coordinator will participate in staff on-call rotations, Housing Operations professional development and cross-training, and resident move-in. This position will serve as the front desk backup support, general staff support/buffer for absences and vacations, vendor escorts, and Operations and Maintenance customer service support. Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions  | Ability to lift 50 pounds. This is a live-on position. Must possess at the time of hire a valid driver’s license. Must obtain a valid Texas driver’s license within 90 days of employment start date and maintain an acceptable driving record during employment to drive a UT Dallas-owned vehicle or golf cart. May be required to report to on-site work location during campus closure. May be required to report to on-site work location during inclement weather.
Physical Activities  |
Working Conditions  |
Additional Information  | Remote 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 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  | Application and resume review will begin once posting has been open for 5 business day.
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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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 
Optional Documents
  1. Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214
Human Resources, 
 800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418 
 Richardson, 
 TX 75080-3021
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