Posted: Jul 8, 2025
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Organizational Development Specialist (Temporary), People Excellence (HR)

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Organizational Development Specialist (Temporary), People Excellence (HR)

 

Location: San Antonio, TX

 

Regular/Temporary: Regular

 

Job ID: 13690

 

Full/Part Time: Full Time

 

Org Marketing Statement

 

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more https://www.utsa.edu/, on https://www.utsa.edu/today/ or on https://twitter.com/utsa, https://www.instagram.com/utsa/, https://www.facebook.com/utsa, https://www.youtube.com/user/utsaor https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_university_admin%3BFcmdPCevQ7ebJE1xpIJlRw%3D%3D.

 

In 2024, the https://www.utsa.edu/today/2024/08/story/utsa-and-ut-health-san-antonio-merger-announced.html authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.

 

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 07/20/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

 

Salary Range: Up to $70,000 - $72,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

 

Hours: 40 hours per week, exempt.

 

Required Application Materials:

 

• Resume is required.

• Cover letter is required.

 

Essential Functions

 

Job Summary

 

The Organizational Development Specialist works to provide planning and execution of organizational development programs and initiatives and established training programs to meet organizational development goals.

 

This position is funded for 2 years and may be extended or shortened based on availability of funds and/or departmental need.

 

Core Responsibilities

 

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing assigned training and development programs that enhance individual learning and meet the needs of various departmental productivity improvement endeavors.

• Creates engaging learning activities and compelling course content for faculty, staff, and student-employee training programs.

• Works with subject matter experts to conduct needs assessments/instructional analysis to ensure conformity with customer objectives and develop training plans as needed.

• Evaluates individual and organizational training and development needs.

• Implements various learning methods for Faculty, Staff, and Student Employees (e.g. classroom and online training).

• Designs and delivers e-learning courses, workshops and other training courses.

• Facilitates professional development training, exercises and activities that enhance the learning, development and team building process.

• Identifies and provides recommendations for updates/upgrades to current training content, delivery methods and technology to keep programs current and up to date.

• Develops methods of measuring training impact to performance management as it aligns with organizational goals.

• Reviews Subject Matter Expert's (SME) instructional materials for various training and development programs to ensure each program adheres to training standards and best methods.

• Recommends and implements practical courses and strategies to improve performance, based on Training and Development strategies, research and validation.

• Practices effective and deliberate change management processes to ensure new knowledge, skills and abilities requirements are effectively communicated and supported, when planning organizational change.

• Evaluates classes from vendors and build a learning taxonomy based on gaps in skills, knowledge and competencies.

• Assists with the implementation of department programs, including leadership development programs, succession planning and management processes, performance management processes, and talent development solutions.

• Assists with and promote change management initiatives that impact the university.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Psychology, Education, I/O Psychology, HR Development, Organizational Development, or related field from an accredited institution.

• Five years' experience in talent development or organization development designing, facilitating, and/or managing learning programs at the leadership and program level.

• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UTSA and its infrastructure.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Effective judgment, tact, diplomacy, and discretion required in all matters.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Teams

• Various types of audio-visual equipment and standard office equipment.

• Zoom and other webinar platforms.

 

Additional Information

 

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.

• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

 

Working Conditions

 

• Office environment.

• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events.

• Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

• Online course facilitation.

 

Physical Demands:

 

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.

• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

 

This position will require working both remotely in Texas and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

 

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