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The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago

Student Program Coordinator, Texas McCombs

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $50K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Texas at Austin is a leading educational institution, and they are seeking a Student Program Coordinator for the Texas McCombs School of Business. This role involves providing student services, advising, and program development activities for the Canfield Business Honors Program, focusing on enhancing student engagement and success.

Corporate TrainingEducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Advise Canfield Business Honors Program students, individually and in groups, including dual degree program students, in order to provide timely information on course/degree options and University policies, and make referrals as necessary. Represent Canfield BHP in weekly BBA advising meetings and in orientation planning meetings

Plan and facilitate Canfield BHP cohort programs that promote academic and leadership development. Develop partnerships both internally and externally for experiential learning, global experiences, and other enrichment opportunities that enhance student college-to-career success. Assist with the peer mentor program and Freshman Leadership Kickoff

Oversee the Business Honors retention process and organize programs for student success such as Supplemental Instruction, academic boot camps, and individualized academic counseling

Assist with Canfield BHP sponsored student groups and programs associated with each group

Participate in Canfield BHP admissions process by reading applications and attending recruiting events as needed

Assist Assistant Director with designing measures and maintaining databases to evaluate student engagement and college-to-career outcomes. Acquire and maintain comparative data from peer and aspirational programs/schools. Track and analyze program effectiveness to advance strategic initiatives

Qualification

Program coordinationAcademic advisingStudent servicesEvent managementInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingTime managementAttention to detailWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience coordinating a program and performing complex administrative functions in an academic setting

Experience working with college students in an advisory, program coordination, or administrative capacity

Effective interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication skills

Ability and willingness to work independently and as a supportive team member

Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving, and follow-through ability

Demonstrated skills in organization, time management, and attention to detail and accuracy

Diplomacy and sound judgment in working with students, families, staff, faculty, and administrators

Excellent attention to detail

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and establish rapport with varied stakeholders

Previous experience working in a higher education environment

Previous experience with academic advising and event management

Familiarity with UT procedures, including financial transactions

Benefits

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.