Organization Development Specialist, People Excellence (HR)

UT Tyler; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio seeks an Organizational Development Specialist to design and deliver faculty, staff, and student training programs aligned with strategic goals. You will partner with division leaders to assess learning needs, develop curricula, and measure training impact across campus and remote sites in Texas.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience, with travel to multiple campuses and a mix of on-site and remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned training and development programs that enhance individual learning and meet departmental productivity improvement endeavors.
• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content for faculty, staff, and student-employee training programs.
• Work with subject matter experts to conduct needs assessments/instructional analysis to ensure alignment with customer objectives and develop training plans as needed.
• Evaluate individual and organizational training and development needs.
• Implement various learning methods for Faculty, Staff, and Student Employees (e.g. classroom and online training).
• Design and deliver e-learning courses, workshops and other trainings.
• Facilitate professional development training, exercises and activities that enhance learning, leadership development and team building.
• Identify and recommend updates/upgrades to current training content, delivery methods and technology.
• Develop methods of measuring training impact to performance management and organizational goals.
• Review SME instructional materials to ensure adherence to standards.
• Recommend practical courses to improve performance based on training strategies and validation.
• Develop and apply a structured change management approach with division leaders.
• Evaluate classes from vendors and build a learning taxonomy based on gaps in skills, knowledge and competencies.
• Assist with talent management programs, including high potential development, succession planning, and performance processes.
• Promote change management initiatives that impact the university.

Skills

Training Delivery Management

Learning Needs Analysis

Project/Program Management

Instructional Design

Learning Experience Design

Measuring Effectiveness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Organization Development Specialist, People Excellence (HR)

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

Salary Range: Up to $71,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/5/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is preferred.

Job Summary

The Organizational Development Specialist provides planning and execution of organizational development programs and initiatives and established training programs to meet organizational development goals. This position monitors employee development and training programs, assesses needs and results, develops new programs and modifies existing programs.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing assigned training and development programs that enhance individual learning and meet the needs of various departmental productivity improvement endeavors.
• Creates engaging learning activities and compelling course content for faculty, staff, and student-employee training programs.
• Works with subject matter experts to conduct needs assessments/instructional analysis to ensure conformity with customer objectives and develop training plans as needed.
• Evaluates individual and organizational training and development needs.
• Implements various learning methods for Faculty, Staff, and Student Employees (e.g. classroom and online training).
• Designs and delivers e-learning courses, workshops and other trainings.
• Facilitates professional development training, exercises and activities that enhance the learning, leadership development and team building process.
• Identifies and makes recommendations for updates/upgrades to current training content, delivery methods and technology to keep programs current and up to date.
• Develops methods of measuring training impact to performance management as it aligns with organizational goals.
• Reviews Subject Matter Expert’s (SME) instructional materials for various training and development programs to ensure each program adheres to training standards and best methods.
• Recommends and implements practical courses and strategies to improve performance, based on Training and Development strategies, research and validation.
• Develops and applies a structured change management approach and methodology.
• Works collaboratively with division leaders on a change management plan and other change management deliverables based on awareness of the details of change and the groups impacted.
• Evaluates classes from vendors and build a learning taxonomy based on gaps in skills, knowledge and competencies.
• Assists with the implementation of talent management programs, including high potential development programs, succession planning and management processes, performance management processes, and talent development solutions.
• Assists with and promotes change management initiatives that impact the university.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field,
• Five (5) years fo related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Training Delivery Management
• Learning Needs Analysis
• Project/Program Management
• Instructional Design
• Learning Experience Design (LXD)
• Measuring Effectiveness
• E-Learning Design
• Learning

Working Conditions

• Office and classroom environment. Online course facilitation. Must drive to multiple campuses using departmental or personal vehicle. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

Physical Demands

• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Activities for this position include an increased level of on-campus activities, resulting in greater on-site presence. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affidictive Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.