Senior Program Specialist - Career Development Program

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Job Posting Title : Senior Program Specialist – Career Development Program

Hiring Department : Utilities and Energy Management

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours : 40

FLSA Status : Exempt

Earliest Start Date : Immediately

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : AUSTIN, TX

About Utilities and Energy Management

Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin. UEM has more than 170 employees distributed across five divisions : Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; Engineering and Technical Services.

Core Values

• Safety

Commitment to the well-being of all employees and the campus community.

Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.

Transparency, honesty, trust, and ethics in all work.

Delivery of consistent, dependable, uninterrupted services.

Working together through cooperation and knowledge sharing.

Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, and stewardship.

Purpose

The Senior Program Specialist will collaborate with all UEM divisions to support the development and implementation of the UEM career development program. The specialist will design, implement, and evaluate career development initiatives, assist with reporting, data analysis, project initiation, training, and other UEM technical programs as needed.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the UEM career development program, ensuring compliance with governing bodies and aligning the program with business objectives.

Identify career development opportunities, skill gaps, and training needs; build relationships with educational institutions and industry partners.

Track employee progress, certifications, and milestones; monitor program performance and recommend improvements.

Plan and conduct training sessions, workshops, and development activities; coordinate external training vendors.

Develop and validate reports on training data, cost analysis, and work order metrics; collaborate with stakeholders on report revisions.

Provide support for existing and new technical programs; leverage technology and best practices to improve program efficiency.

Attend staff meetings, safety training, and adhere to UEM and university policies.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Driving Requirements

Position requires a class "C" driver's license and a current 3-year driving record. Non-Texas residents must obtain a Texas driver's license within 30 days of becoming a resident.

Salary Range

$62,000

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands

Physical Tasks

Additional Working Conditions

Work Shift

Required Materials

Important for Applicants

Applicants who are not current university employees must upload required documents during the application process; no changes can be made post-submission. Current employees must apply via Workday and update professional profile prior to applying.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff with at least six continuous months of employment are eligible. Promotion / transfer eligible staff may apply without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) may be available for positions with at least 20 hours per week and 135 days of length.

Background Checks

Criminal background check required for final candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal-opportunity / affirmative action employer, complying with all applicable federal and state laws.

Pay Transparency

UT Austin will not discriminate based on inquiry about pay. Confidentiality is maintained unless required by law.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Acceptable documents must be presented within three days of employment to complete the federal I-9 form.

E-Verify

UT Austin uses E-Verify (ID 854197). E-Verify posters are available in English and Spanish.

Compliance

Employees must report legal violations under Title IX and Clery Act. Annual Security and Fire Safety reports are accessible through the university compliance website.

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