Assistant Director - Employee Engagement & Development

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Updated: 22 days ago
Location: Arlington, TEXAS
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Position Information


Posting Number S05347P
Position Title Assistant Director - Employee Engagement & Development
Department CFO and Vice President
Location Arlington
Job Family Finance/Accounting
Position Status Full-time
Work Hours Standard
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
  • Hybrid work environment with a minimum of two days in office, with flexibility as needed.
  • May require limited evening and weekend availability.
Open to External and Internal
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $85,000.
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Benefits at UTA
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University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
Responsible for developing and managing overall employee engagement goals and strategies which include employee recognition platforms, employee events and activities to build an employee-centric workplace culture within the division, while working closely with the Senior HR Business Partner. The Assistant Director is responsible for the development, delivery, and communication of programs and initiatives including day-to-day support for employee resource groups and facilitating employee engagement activities. The Assistant Director exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for improving workplace culture and will develop all initiatives and programming to support multiple work modalities. This position will also serve on various university, division, and departmental committees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of the division’s engagement program strategy. 
  • Analyzes organizational structures, responsibilities, reporting relationships, and work processes to determine programs and training initiatives that need to be reimagined or implemented to increase organizational effectiveness.
  • Gather and analyze complex data to prepare standard staffing reports, scorecards/dashboards, executive presentations, and key personnel metrics utilizing data from both PeopleAdmin and PeopleSoft. 
  • Review turnover metrics to identify areas of concerns and trends for recommendations and solutions to senior leadership.
  • Manage the employee life cycle of the department’s staff members. 
  • Assess and document the division’s on-boarding and off-boarding programs for staff.
  • Identify required certifications and skills for each individual and develop strategies to focus on employee success and individual career path. 
  • Ensure managers are setting obtainable and stretch goals during their one-on-one conversation with each of their team members.
  • Monitor vacant positions within the department and work with managers to remove roadblocks and ensure positions are filled in a timely manager. 
  • Develop recruitment strategies in conjunction with Senior HR Business Partner. 
  • Serve as the point of contact on annual performance review submissions, remote work agreements, and job description audit and repository.
  • Serves as a resource for employee engagement and culture within the division to foster working relationships and better communication and understanding.
  • Develop opportunities to celebrate success and progress with the division.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, psychology, or related field and/or a minimum of three (3) years professional experience in leadership development, organizational development, talent management or related experience.
  • One (1) year of experience with People Soft/People Admin.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in organizational development, psychology, or related field and/or a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in leadership development, organizational development, talent management, or related experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience with People Soft/People Admin.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Must be able to foster cooperative relationships with a varied academic community.
  • Ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Ability to collaborate with others to proactively identify and provide optimal solutions.
  • Ability to fully engage in effective communication and knowledge sharing.
  • Possess a professional customer-focused mindset that demonstrates active and attentive understanding and responsive problem-solving.
  • Effectiveness at leading through influence across multiple competing stakeholder groups, with above-average communication skills, both written and as a presenter.
  • Ability to facilitate and persuade, especially when encouraging collaboration and innovation, and evangelizing people to get behind new processes and technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to adhere to policies and processes to ensure consistent quality of service.
  • Tact, diplomacy, and discretion always required.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] .


Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted 3
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

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