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

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; 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 develop adult learning content on substance use and mental health recovery. You will write materials, conduct research, and coordinate input from experts to shape curriculum and ensure timely progress.

Responsibilities include beta testing new products, facilitating trainings, and training of trainers, while ensuring accessibility and consistent formatting across all

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field with 5 years of program administration experience.
• At least 3 years in adult learning curriculum development and writing.
• Excellent organizational, communications and writing skills.
• Experience in team settings and with facilitation/training in adult learning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop content and format adult learning curriculum materials on substance use and mental health recovery.
• Write product content and ensure materials are accessible and consistently formatted.
• Conduct research on best practices and gather feedback from focus groups/subject matter experts.
• Coordinate beta testing of new products and facilitate trainings and trainers.
• Meet project milestones and communicate progress to the Project Manager.

Skills

Organiational skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences

Master's Degree in Social Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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.

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) and 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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