Employee Engagement Specialist

Salary

The annual salary for this position ranges from $62,000 to $66,625. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Purpose of Position

The Employee Engagement Specialist reports to the Director of Engagement and HR Project Management and coordinates and supports a wide range of employee engagement initiatives and projects that strengthen organizational culture and improve the employee experience at UTA.

Essential Functions

• Cook up and manage the day-to-day operations of the institution's employee recognition platform and programming, recognition communications, and stakeholder follow-up.
• Coordinate nomination tracking, reward coordination, programming, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure effectiveness and alignment with engagement goals.
• Plan and deliver campus-wide engagement touchpoints including new employee orientation sessions, engagement roadshows, and division or department-level engagement events. Create and present content that connects employees to UTA’s mission, values, and culture.
• Coordinate logistics, marketing, and messaging for engagement programming across multiple work modalities.
• Track project metrics and key performance indicators; translate data into actionable insights and recommendations for Director of Engagement and HR Project Management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in employee engagement, human resources, organizational development, or a related experience OR six (6) years of equivalent combination of education and experience leading or supporting employee engagement projects, including coordinating logistics, stakeholders, and deliverables
• Experience working with institution-wide employee feedback surveys

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability able to foster cooperative relationships with employees and leaders across the organization
• Ability to contribute to a positive and engaging work environment
• Ability to collaborate with others to proactively identify and provide optimal solutions
• Ability to fully engage in effective communication and knowledge sharing
• Possesses a strong customer-focused mindset that demonstrates active and attentive understanding and responsive problem-solving
• Effectiveness at leading through influence across multiple competing stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to policies and processes to ensure consistent quality of service
• High level of initiative, independent effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently and with great attention to detail

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm
Requires occasional evening or weekend hours
Hybrid work environment (remote & office)

Benefits Information

This position is benefit eligible: Yes

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) 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. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 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 and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing 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.