Employee Engagement Specialist

Posting Details Position Information... Posting Number S05452P Position Title Employee Engagement Specialist Department Talent, Culture, & Engagement Location Arlington Job Family Human Resources Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. Open to External and Internal Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php 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 The Employee Engagement Specialist coordinates and supports a wide range of belonging and employee engagement initiatives. These initiatives support employee and organizational effectiveness, including the institutional employee recognition program, logistics of employee resource groups events, leads the Affinity Groups, marketing and messaging, and coordinate initiatives that address identified workforce needs using institutional measuring tools/surveys. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Provide assistance to the day-to-day operations of the institutional employee recognition program to include, but not limited, monitoring recognition program tool, tracking nominations and rewards, and following up with key stakeholders. • Assist with logistics of employee resource groups and lead UTA’s affinity groups to include but not limited to creating governance, organizing events, and interacting with key stakeholders. • Create and manage initiatives that actively address needs identified in the institution’s Employee Satisfaction Survey and/or other institutional measuring tools/surveys. • Responsible for creating content and presenting information at the new employee orientation sessions related to employee engagement opportunities and coordinating this initiative. • Gather and analyze data to prepare standard reports, scorecards, presentations, and key metrics utilizing data from both PeopleAdmin and PeopleSoft. • Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience working with affinity groups and/or employee resource groups and employee recognition programs OR equivalent work experience • Experience presenting in front of people & creating content for presentations Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, psychology, or related field and/or a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in employee engagement, human resources, leadership development, organizational development, talent management, or related experience. • Experience coordinating meeting, events, and logistics of events. • Three to four (3-4 years) of experience working with affinity groups and/or employee resource groups • Three to four (3-4 year’s) of experience working with employee recognition programs Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Must be able to foster cooperative relationships with employees across the institution. • 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. • 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, 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 technology. • 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 ADADocs@uta.edu. Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 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. Requirement Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). • Do you have experience coordinating employee resource groups meetings/events and/or affinity groups? • Yes • No • Do you have experience working with employee recognition programs? • Yes • No • Do you have experience creating content and presenting information? • Yes • No Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents • Resume or CV • Cover/Interest Letter Optional Documents