Academic Support Specialist

Academic Support Specialist

Position Title:

Academic Support Specialist

Functional

Title:

Outreach & Recruitment Specialist

Department:
Economic Political & Policy

Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000, DOQ

Pay Basis:
Monthly

Position Status:
Regular full-time

Location:

Richardson

Posting Open Date: 11/02/2026

Posting Close Date: 11/30/2026

Desired

Start Date:

01/01/2027

Job Summary:

Under the guidance of the Dean of the School ofEPPSand the Assistant Dean of Outreach and Recruitment, the Academic Support Specialist supports the planning, coordination, and execution of daily administrative and operational activities related to student recruitment and outreach. This role plays a key part in promotingEPPSundergraduate and graduate programs through strategic engagement with prospective students, schools, and community partners.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

Experience in student services, admissions, or outreach. Strong public speaking and presentation skills. Familiarity with CRM systems and student information platforms. Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

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:

RepresentEPPSat on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, including visits to middle schools, high schools, community colleges, and community outreach events. Meet with school advisors, administrators, and community groups to promoteEPPSdegree programs. Coordinate with Central Admissions to organizeEPPSstops during tours. Serve as the internal point of contact for coordinating student recruitment and enrollment efforts, utilizing knowledge of admissions, registration, financial aid, and scholarship deadlines.

Provide guidance and counseling to prospective students regardingEPPSprograms, admissions, orientation, and enrollment processes. Build and maintain partnerships with local school systems, alumni networks, faculty, and community organizations. Support and coordinate recruitment and outreach initiatives acrossEPPSprograms, including coordinating the participation of faculty, staff, and alumni at conferences, recruitment events, and other local, state, and national venues. Create and maintain prospective student contact databases;

execute recruitment campaigns via email, phone, mail, and digital media. Respond to inquiries from prospective students and families; connect them with appropriate campus resources. Develop and distribute recruitment and retention materials; support mentorship programs and analyze trends to improve outreach strategies. Perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

Travel is expected, including evenings and weekends, to successfully fulfill the essential job duties and responsibilities of the position.

What We Can

Offer:

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
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, Optional Long and Short-term Disability, TRS Retirement Plan, Fertility Benefits, Paid time off. All UT Dallas…