
Senior Program Specialist - Career Development
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The Senior Program Specialist coordinates and oversees the UEM career development program, evaluates its effectiveness, and recommends improvements. The role works with UEM divisions, educational institutions, training partners, and industry associations to identify development opportunities and support training. It also maintains employee and program records, prepares and validates reports, supports technical initiatives, and coordinates meetings and training activities.
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Full job description
Career Development Program Management: Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the UEM career development program, ensuring compliance with the governing body. Evaluate program effectiveness, compiling data and feedback to recommend improvements and ensure the program alignment with business objectives.Collaboration with Stakeholders: Collaborate with UEM divisions to identify career development opportunities, skills gaps, and areas of training needs. Develop and maintain relationships with educational institutions, training partners, and industry associations to create career development opportunities.Documentation and Records Keeping: Track and maintain detailed records of UEM employees, including progress reports, certifications, and milestones. Monitor career development program performance, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement to ensure success in the program.Career Development Program Training: Collaborate with UEM units on the development of career development programs to promote a culture of career growth. Provide training coordination and support for career development programs, and conduct meetings. Coordinate external training vendors for onsite training sessions. Ensure engagement and consultation with key stakeholders continually to ensure the training aligns with the program guidelines. Organize training sessions, workshops, and other development activities for UEM employees, ensuring learning outcomes are met.Reporting: Develop and maintain reports as needed to enhance work efforts for all UEM divisions. Reports may include but are not limited to employee training data and cost analysis. Review and validate report data for accuracy. Ensure transparency and accountability by tracking and reporting work order metrics. Collaborate with UEM stakeholders on report development and revisions.Technical Program Support: Support existing and new technical programs in the development of new initiatives that support UEMs strategic priorities. Leverage technology and best practices to improve program efficiency, effectiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction. Coordinate meetings and provide note-taking and documentation support.Perform other related functions as assigned. Attend staff meetings and take all required trainings. Adhere to University and UEM policies and procedures. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and report near misses, safety hazards, and incidents to appropriate personnel. Carry a UT-provided cell phone during work hours and on-call hours and respond to calls received. Drive a UT vehicle, and maintain an acceptable driving record as required by UT System Policy UTS157.
How this job compares
Set against the 10,405 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$126–200K/yr367 salary ranges
- US median$28–36/hr304 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 633 open Program Management jobs in Texas and 10,405 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (8,965 postings).
- Education
- 4,233 of the 10,405 open Program Management jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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