Senior Program Specialist - Career Development at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX

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Job Posting Title: Senior Program Specialist - Career Development ---- Hiring Department: Utilities and Energy Management ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes Who We Are We are “the power behind UT”. Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin. We have more than 170 employees in five divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Controls and Operating Technology; Finance: Technical Programs and Services; Sustainability: and Engineering and Resource Management. Who We Are Looking For We are seeking candidates who share the following core values: Safety : Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community. Respect : Treating everyone with fairness and dignity. Integrity : Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships. Reliability : Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services. Teamwork : Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge. Excellence : Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship. As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university. We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives – and we look forward to hearing from you! Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management . Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has earning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities. Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship. Purpose The Senior Program Specialist will collaborate with all UEM divisions to support the development and implementation of the UEM career development program. This individual will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and evaluating career development initiatives that support the growth and development of talent within UEM. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in program management, workforce development, and a strong understanding of career development frameworks and regulations. The specialist will assist with reporting, data analysis, project initiation, and training. The specialist will also assist with other UEM technical programs and initi