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 :

• 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.

Required 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

Special Instructions :

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.

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.

Open Until Filled : No

Location : Arlington