District Programs Specialist

utaustin; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Library access

Job summary

UT High School at the University of Texas at Austin is hiring a District Programs Specialist on the UT Main Campus. The role leads district program development, delivery, and continuous improvement across instructional areas, including AP, gifted education, blended learning, and AI initiatives, and collaborates to deliver online and in-person learning experiences.

Responsibilities include marketing and outreach, managing webpages and campaigns, and supporting digital systems with data dashboards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field; three years of successful experience as a K-12 classroom teacher or instruction.

Responsibilities

• District Program Development, Delivery & Implementation: design, develop, and continuously improve district programs across instructional areas; collaborate with experts to design and build online courses; deliver engaging online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning experiences; develop resources and materials; lead workshops and events; implement logistics for large-scale programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

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

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.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Salaries that are 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. This position requires fingerprinting and successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• 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 instruction