The University of Texas at Austin · 15 hours ago
Senior Program Coordinator
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for the College of Liberal Arts. This role involves providing leadership and oversight of first-year student initiatives, developing and implementing student development programming, and managing various aspects of student engagement and support.
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Responsibilities
Student Community Development: Supervise and coordinate work of student leaders, including Foundation Scholars Program (FSP) student executive board and peer mentors; work with graduate assistant(s) and mentors to manage aspects including Public Relations, Mentor Support and Training, Community Building, Experiential Learning Opportunities, Career Readiness, Wellness, Research Initiatives, Leadership, and Educational Workshops. Collaborate with OSE areas for continual community development. Maintain ongoing relationship with successive student cohorts. Coordinate all aspects of mentor recruitment and retention, including recruitment campaigns, hiring, selection, and training. Collaborate closely with the Director to assess the program's effectiveness and overall impact on student success
New Student Orientation: Advise incoming students and assist with course registration; address student and family concerns; participate in college and family meetings and other orientation related activities as assigned; participate in all FSP orientation activities
Program Representation: Attend college events when called upon; assist with trainings, end-of-semester celebrations, and other events; participate in professional development and serve on committees
Routine and Developmental Advising: Provide information on degree requirements, academic policies, institutional rules, regulations, and resources; barriers to academic achievement and student progress; advantages to graduating in four years; choosing a major/minor; identifying educational/career/life goals
Student Records and Communication: Collect and compile cohort data for retention purposes. Maintain and organize essential administrative records. Support initiatives of the Student Support Coordinator(s), OSE Director and Staff, and the college and university. Coordinate promotional materials. Oversee FSP online and social media presence
Supervise Student Support Coordinator(s), Graduate Assistant(s), and Intern(s)
Manage program operating budget and ensure proper financial records
Other related functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of professional experience in student advising/support programming or Master's Degree and 3 years of professional experience in student advising/support programming
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating student development programs
Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work well as part of a team and independently; demonstrated collaboration skills with many different units
The ideal candidate should be innovative, show initiative, demonstrate skills for anticipating changing priorities, and respond effectively to feedback
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
More than the required experience/qualifications
Experience with and strong working knowledge of Liberal Arts advising practices, policies, and tools
Experience with first-year students, UT Orientation, and mentorship programs
Benefits
The university offers an impressive benefits package.
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
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Funding
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Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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