District Programs Specialist

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Library access

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a District Programs Specialist for UT High School to guide district programs, oversee instructional design, and partner with schools, districts, and university teams. The role emphasizes program quality, professional learning, and scalable online/hybrid offerings.

Responsibilities include developing and delivering district programs across AP, gifted education, blended learning, AI, and leadership topics; coordinating online courses, logistics, and SOPs;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field required.
• Three years of successful experience as a K–12 classroom teacher or instructional professional.
• Experience designing and facilitating professional learning for educators in online, hybrid, or face‑to‑face settings.
• Experience designing instructional materials and online learning using LMS such as Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, growth, and continuous improvement of district programs.
• Collaborate with staff, districts, university partners, and contractors to improve program quality.
• Design and deliver online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face learning experiences.
• Develop resources, lead workshops, and manage large‑scale programs and timelines.
• Create marketing materials, webpages, emails, and videos; track outcomes with data.

Skills

K-12 teaching

Instructional design

Online/hybrid learning

Project management

MS 365 / Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's/doctoral preferred

Tools

Canvas

Qualtrics

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Posting Title: District Programs Specialist ---- Hiring Department: UT High School ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes You will make a difference! You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students and colleagues. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll love working at UT High School.

Benefits

• Salary that is highly competitive with the local ISD
• Eligibility for annual merit-based permanent salary increases
• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Paid sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits

The University of Texas at Austin’s High School (UTHS) Special Purpose District provides programs and services to help high school students, teachers and families across Texas and the world. UTHS strives to help and assist students as they move along their educational pathways. As a proud member of the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin, UTHS works to fill “gaps” in the Texas educational landscape and thrives in the service to others.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation, growth, and continuous improvement of district programs through professional learning, instructional design, project implementation, marketing, and operational support. Collaborate with UTHS staff, educators, school districts, university partners, contractors, and internal stakeholders to strengthen program quality and drive data-informed continuous improvement. District Program Development, Delivery & Implementation Design, develop, and continuously improve district programs across instructional areas including Advanced Placement, Gifted and Talented education, Blended Learning, Project-Based Learning, AI, leadership development, and other emerging educator and district needs. Collaborate with subject matter experts and contractors to design and build online courses applying best practices in instructional design, online course quality standards, and adult learning theory, and to deliver engaging online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face learning experiences. Develop instructional resources and course materials; lead workshops, webinars, conferences, and training sessions; implement logistics for large‑scale programs such as Advanced Placement Summer Institutes (APSI); and develop implementation plans, timelines, and standard operating procedures to track deliverables and support consistent program delivery. Marketing, Communications & Outreach Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to increase awareness and expand participation in district programs. Create and maintain webpages, email campaigns, newsletters, social media content, promotional materials, presentations, and videos. Represent the District at conferences, outreach events, and partner engagements. Analyze marketing performance and engagement data to recommend improvements. Digital Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement Support implementation and improvement of digital learning environments, instructional technologies, registration systems, AI-supported workflows, surveys, and databases. Collect, analyze, and interpret participant data, survey results, and program outcomes to inform decision making and develop reports, dashboards, and AI-supported solutions that improve efficiency and organizational effectiveness. Collaboration & Organizational Engagement Serve as a collaborative team member supporting district initiatives, internal professional learning, committees, strategic projects, and university partnerships. Travel as needed to facilitate programs, present professional learning, and represent the University. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field.
• Three years of successful experience as a K–12 classroom teacher or instructional professional.
• Experience designing and facilitating professional learning for educators in online, hybrid, or face‑to‑face settings.
• Experience designing instructional materials and online learning experiences using learning management systems such as Canvas and other educational technology tools.
• Demonstrated ability to implement multiple concurrent projects, manage changing priorities, and execute work according to established timelines.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, collaboration, and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with educators, district leaders, university partners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft 365, Excel, Google Workspace, learning management systems, survey tools, databases, and other educational technology platforms.
• Ability to organize and manage extensive digital files, instructional resources, and project materials.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, communicate project status, and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• More than three years of K–12 teaching experience.
• Experience designing and facilitating professional learning in one or more of the following areas: Advanced Placement, Gifted and Talented Education, Blended Learning, Project-Based Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum and Instruction, content‑specific instruction, Online Learning, or Educational Technology.
• Experience presenting at conferences or educator institutes; coordinating large‑scale professional learning programs, conferences, or institutes; developing online courses from subject matter expert content; and developing marketing and communication materials for educational programs.
• Experience using Qualtrics, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, AI‑supported tools, registration systems, or CRM platforms.
• Knowledge of TEKS, adult learning best practices, Advanced Placement programs, Gifted and Talented education, and current K–12 instructional practices.

Salary

Salary Range $70,000+ depending on qualifications

Work Conditions

Typical office environment Use of manual dexterity Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Pushing, pulling, and moving up to 30 pounds Position may require occasional work outside the normal work week May require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours Work performed on concurrent multiple projects under pressure of rigid deadlines and/or time limitations

Work Shift

Typical 8 am – 5 pm work hours with hybrid in‑person/remote schedule

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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