Senior Adminstrative Program Coordinator - (Curriculum Developer/Trainer) - Addiction Reserach Institute

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Administrative Program Coordinator (Curriculum Developer/Trainer) to help design adult learning materials on substance use and mental health recovery. You will conduct research, coordinate feedback from focus groups, and develop content for curriculum and trainings.

This grant-funded role requires strong writing, organization, and collaboration skills, with remote work options within Texas and a start date in December 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or field related to the work to be performed with at least 5 years of responsible level experience in program administration or program coordination.
• At least 3-years experience in adult learning curriculum development and writing.
• Excellent organizational, communications and writing skills.
• Experience working in team settings.
• Experience with facilitation and training in adult learning settings.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Develop content and format of adult learning curriculum materials on topics related to substance and mental health recovery. Write product content and materials. Ensure materials are accessible, complete, accurate and consistently formatted.
• Conduct research on best practices. Coordinate and obtain feedback from focus groups and subject matter expert groups. Compile and analyze information and use the information for content development of curriculum.
• Assist with beta testing of new products. Facilitate trainings including training of trainers.
• Ensure project milestones and key deadlines are met for assigned projects and communicate progress on project milestones with Project Manager.
• Conduct written and oral communication with training entities, subject matter experts, state agencies and boards on processes related to curriculum development.
• Assist with other project coordination tasks as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Organization

Teamwork

Facilitation

Training

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Posting Title

Senior Adminstrative Program Coordinator - (Curriculum Developer/Trainer) - Addiction Reserach Institute

Hiring Department

School of Social Work

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Dec 01, 2026

Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2028

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes

This is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Ability for remote work within the state of Texas.

Purpose

The Senior Administrative Program Coordinator (Curriculum Developer/Trainer) will assist with development of content and format of adult learning curriculum materials on topics related to substance use and mental health recovery. Conduct research on best practices, coordinate and obtain feedback from focus groups and subject matter expert groups, compile and analyze information and use the information for content development of curriculum. Assist with beta testing new products and facilitation of trainings and trainings of trainers.

Responsibilities

• Develop content and format of adult learning curriculum materials on topics related to substance and mental health recovery. Write product content and materials. Ensure materials are accessible, complete, accurate and consistently formatted.
• Conduct research on best practices. Coordinate and obtain feedback from focus groups and subject matter expert groups. Compile and analyze information and use the information for content development of curriculum.
• Assist with beta testing of new products. Facilitate trainings including training of trainers.
• Ensure project milestones and key deadlines are met for assigned projects and communicate progress on project milestones with Project Manager.
• Conduct written and oral communication with training entities, subject matter experts, state agencies and boards on processes related to curriculum development.
• Assist with other project coordination tasks as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or field related to the work to be performed with at least 5 years of responsible level experience in program administration or program coordination. At least 3-years experience in adult learning curriculum development and writing. Excellent organizational, communications and writing skills. Experience working in team settings. Experience with facilitation and training in adult learning settings. Excellence attention to detail. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Values the contributions of others in the work environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Sciences or field related to the work to be performed with at least 3 years of responsible level experience. Experience with and knowledge of substance use, mental health, family and/or youth peer support recovery models. Experience with complex project management.

Salary Range

$65,000-$72,000 - depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Ability for remote work within the state of Texas

Work Shift

• M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm

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.