Program Specialist

Department

Department Undergraduate Education

Salary Range

Salary Range $50,000 - $52,500

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status

Position Status Regular full-time

Location

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/29/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Desired Start Date

The Learning and Development Program Specialist develops and manages professional development, training, events, and learning initiatives that support the success of the Student Success Center’s ( SSC ) peer leaders, professional staff, and campus partners. This position coordinates the Institute of Peer Education and leads the development and implementation of peer leader training, aligned with College Reading and Learning Association and other professional standards, providing development opportunities across the SSC and with campus partners.

This program specialist reports to the assistant director of the SSC and will require some evening and weekend hours for programming delivered to students outside of regular operating hours.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, with a minimum of four years of experience in program/project development or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

3-5 years in higher education programming, Master’s Degree

This position requires high quality written and verbal communication skills. This position should possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to work with people from different cultures and backgrounds. A successful candidate is a problem solver who will be able to facilitate solutions quickly and consistently. This position is eligible for limited remote work opportunities after training is complete.

Required

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work with, relate to, and communicate effectively with students.

• Analyze and review program trends and make adjustments in real time.
• Accept feedback from both student leaders and professional staff – be able to adjust accordingly.
• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, staff and other departments and/or external constituencies on a day-to‑day programmatic, operational, and administrative and fiscal issues.
• Connect students to proper resources at UTD inside and outside of the Office of Undergraduate Education.
• Serve on campus committees and working groups as needed.
• Prepare clear, concise and complete reports and other written material.
• Make effective presentations

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

• Develop, implement, and assess comprehensive training and professional development opportunities for SSC peer leaders, including onboarding, ongoing training, leadership development, and specialized professional development.
• Manage the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement in alignment with CRLA standards and emerging best practices for the Institute of Peer Education ( IPE ), including development of training curriculum and resources, ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience. Cultivate and leverage campus-wide partnerships to expand participation in IPE .
• Serve as a resource for CRLA certification and professional standards, maintaining current knowledge of requirements, coordinating documentation, and leading re-certification efforts.
• Coordinate all logistical aspects of SSC student leader training and major student programs,…