Posting Number: S07159P
Job Description:
Founded in 2024, the UT Dallas Initiative for Civic Leadership empowers tomorrow’s civic leaders today. Housed in the School of Economic, Political and Public Policy Sciences, the Initiative provides talented undergraduate students from across UT Dallas with the opportunity to learn and intern with local government and community organizations across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
The Initiative for Civic Leadership is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative team player to serve as Program Specialist. This position provides direct support for Initiative for Civic Leadership operations, focusing on administrative coordination of daily operations, communications, and recruitment. A successful candidate will be public service-minded and interested in the Initiative for Civic Leadership’s mission.
The position requires attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines. Candidates must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, the ability to support faculty and students while completing tasks in a fast-paced environment. As a new program, candidates must also be capable of developing a new program and display a high degree of professional judgement and ability to engage in self-directed work.
Candidates must possess a high level of integrity and professionalism, always keeping sensitive information confidential. The desired employee is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, possesses excellent customer service skills, is a collaborative team player, and is able to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
