Senior Program Coordinator

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Purpose

Provide leadership and oversight of first-year student initiatives in the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) within the College of Liberal Arts to support student leadership, success, and retention. Develop, plan, and implement student development programming, and mentorship and research initiatives for first-year students in OSE, including Foundation Scholars. This position will report to the Director of Student Engagement and Strategic Initiatives in Liberal Arts Student Affairs.

Job 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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Salary Range

$54,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Typical office environment.
Austin-area base is required.

Required Materials

• Resume
• Letter of interest
• 3 professional references

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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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.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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