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

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

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Senior Administrative Program Coordinator (Curriculum Developer/Trainer) for the Addiction Research Institute to help develop adult learning content on substance use and mental health recovery. This grant-funded role is based on UT's main campus with standard 40-hour weeks.

You will research best practices, collect feedback from focus groups and SMEs, draft materials, beta-test new products, and lead trainings including trainer development, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field with 5 years of program coordination experience.
• At least 3 years in adult learning curriculum development and writing.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Experience with team-based work and training facilitation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Develop content and format adult learning curriculum materials on topics related to substance use 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

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Adult learning facilitation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or related field

Master's Degree in Social Sciences or related field

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

Job Details

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 of 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