Posting Number: S06142P Department: Undergraduate Education Salary Range: $53,000 DOQ Pay Basis: Monthly Position Status: Regular full-time Location: Richardson Job Description: This position supports the growth of the UT Dallas Freshman Mentor Program. The program specialist is responsible for all components of the Freshman Mentor Program related to providing participants with personalized support, facilitating small and large group meetings, organizing and implementing large events, strategic planning, program course component administration, and data collection and analysis. Additional duties include occasional support of the Transfer Mentor Program. Position reports to the Senior Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Office of Undergraduate Education. About the Freshman Mentor Program The mission of the Freshman Mentor Program, established in 2012) is to cultivate an environment of student leadership through mentoring that assists freshmen with the transition to college life and fosters a strong sense of belonging through academic engagement, social involvement, and community service. College presents many challenges, both academically and socially. The Freshman Mentor Program was created to connect incoming students with current UT Dallas students. Mentees who choose to join the Freshman Mentor Program are paired with a student mentor to help ease the transition to UT Dallas, specifically during their first two semesters at the University. Peer mentors at UT Dallas work to support new students in the following three areas: leadership development, academic support, and social engagement. In addition to providing personalized support for each mentee, the Freshman Mentor Program hosts service, academic, and social events throughout the year for participants to engage on-campus and with the program more deeply. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, with a minimum of four years of experience in program/project development or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Education and Experience: Preferred Education and Experience Master’s degree in related area from an accredited university preferred, with five or more years of relevant experience working with student and programs in higher education, or related community programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience planning large- and small-group events involving internal and external constituents. Important Message: 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator (ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator (TitleIXCoordinator@utdallas.edu) .