"UHD offers more than a paycheck. Employees get health coverage, retirement savings, free financial advising, and tuition reimbursement for job-related classes. There's also a Leadership Academy and ongoing training to help you build skills and move forward in your career. Plus, the campus has an active community with events, recognition programs, and ways to have a say in how the university runs."
The University of Houston-Downtown hires faculty, staff, and students for roles in higher education. UHD offers professional growth through HR Talent Development training and a Leadership Academy. Benefits include health coverage, retirement savings, an Employee Assistance Program, financial advising, business discounts, and tuition reimbursement. Contact the Talent Acquisition team at 713-221-8060 or careers@uhd.edu. The campus is located at One Main Street, Houston, TX 77002.
Contact Us
Telephone: 713-221-8060careers@uhd.edu
Tamika SmallManager, Talent AcquisitionTelephone: 713-222-5318smallt@uhd.edu
Jenifer CortezTalent Acquisition SpecialistTelephone: 713-222-5332cortezjen@uhd.edu
Cecealia BurnsCoordinator, Student EmploymentTelephone: 713-223-7954bootyc@uhd.edu
Title IX/Equal Opportunity Office
Brandon W. LeeTitle IX/Equal Opportunity Officer713-221-5771titleix@uhd.eduOne Main Street, Suite S370Houston, TX 77002
Join an engaged community dedicated to student success. Join UHD.
Join an engaged community dedicated to student success. Join UHD.
We’re not just hiring employees—we’re building a community of people who want to create,
innovate, and lead. At UHD, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your
work makes a difference.
Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find
opportunities here to grow, contribute, and do meaningful work. Explore our open roles
and discover how you can help shape the future.
Employment at UHD
Fulfilling UHD's mission to nurture talent, generate knowledge, and drive socioeconomic
mobility for a strong and sustainable future starts with you. We believe meaningful
work happens when talented people are empowered to think boldly, collaborate openly,
and grow continuously. We care deeply about the impact of our work—and the people
behind it.
A core principle of the university is that learning extends far beyond the classroom—and
that belief shapes our approach to professional growth. We invest in continuous development
through a wide range of opportunities designed to support both technical and interpersonal
skills. The HR Talent Development team offers training focused on collaboration and
communication in the workplace. In addition, the Leadership Academy brings together
staff and faculty with demonstrated leadership potential for immersive learning experiences,
hands-on assignments, and workshops that strengthen their ability to lead with confidence
and impact.
If you’re looking for a place where you can do purposeful work, learn every day, and
shape the lives of our students and the future, you’ll feel at home here.
Benefits
We recognize that Work-Life balance is crucial for employees to sustain high-level
performance. We offer a comprehensive array of benefits designed to support your work,
well-being, and long-term growth. Our benefits include:
Health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a life, gap, and disability insurance
A robust variety of retirement savings opportunities as a State of Texas institution
Access to our free EAP platform, AllOne Health
Free financial advising through our partner YourMoneyLine
Unique discounts with businesses across Houston
The opportunity to receive UHD class reimbursement when working toward a degree relevant to your role
We’re always evolving our benefits offerings to meet the needs of our community—because
well-being is essential to doing great work.
Our Community
At UHD, community is at the heart of the employee experience. We believe recognition,
connection, and shared purpose are essential to a thriving workplace—and we create
meaningful opportunities for employees to engage with one another throughout the year.
We celebrate excellence through ongoing recognition and signature events. Programs
like Kudos, our peer recognition system, allow employees to acknowledge colleagues
who go above and beyond, while our annual Staff Awards ceremony formally honors individuals
who demonstrate outstanding commitment and impact.
Beyond recognition, our campus is enriched by traditions that bring people together.
From our longstanding President's Lecture Series and the College of Public Services' vitalvoices forum to the annual Chili Cook-Off and Tail-Gatoring, there are countless ways to connect with colleagues and participate in campus life.
We also value shared governance and inclusive decision-making. Employees have opportunities
to contribute to institutional policies and priorities through established processes
and through active organizations such as the Faculty Council, Staff Council, and the Student Government Association. We encourage you to explore these groups and learn how many voices help shape UHD's
direction.
The Talent Acquisition Department at UHD is dedicated to the recruitment and retention
of qualified individuals. The University of Houston-Downtown is an Equal Opportunity
employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, disability, religion,
national origin, veteran’s status, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy),
sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where
such a distinction is required by law. Should you have any questions, please feel
free to contact us. Thank you for your interest in UHD.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 2008, if accommodations
are needed to complete the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition
team at 713-221-8060.
Labor Compliance Notices
Each year, the University of Houston-Downtown publishes the UHD Annual Crime Report.
It contains crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years. It also details
UHD's security policies and procedures and identifies who on campus maintains information
about registered criminal sexual offenders. The report is provided in accordance with
the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
Act and is available online at UHD Annual Security Reports. To request a printed copy of the Annual Crime Report, call Police Records at 713-221-8065.
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