Academy Director

University of Texas at Austin

9d • $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Academy Director oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of 6-8 summer academies within the Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin. This position carries full programmatic responsibility across a portfolio of outreach-based and tuition-based academies including budget management, staff supervision, marketing, community partnerships, and grant compliance. The Director works across university offices and external stakeholders to ensure each academy is delivered with consistency, quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years of experience leading or coordinating education programs, preferably in a university or pre-college setting
• Demonstrated experience managing program budgets and financial operations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to engage effectively with various audiences, including students, families, faculty, and community partners
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience supervising staff or student workers
• Ability to maintain composure and respond effectively in challenging or emergency situations
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating programs at UT Austin with working knowledge of university policies and procedures
• Familiarity with the UT Austin Youth Protection Program and its policies and compliance requirements
• Experience managing programs serving K–12 student populations
• Experience managing externally funded grants, including reporting and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Academy Planning & Execution: Lead all phases of summer academy development, from initial concept through post-program evaluation. Collaborate with faculty to align academy content with departmental goals. Manage applications, selections, and scheduling. Serve as the primary point of contact for participants and guardians, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience from registration through completion. Coordinate with key UT Austin offices including Admissions, University Housing and Dining, and the Youth Protection Program.
• Operations & Financial Management: Oversee daily on-site management of all academy activities. Maintain accurate records of participants, program activities, and outcomes for internal reporting and grant compliance. Manage academy budgets, purchasing, invoicing, scholarships, and expense processing with careful attention to fiscal responsibility.
• Marketing & Communications: Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy for tuition-based academies. Work with Marketing team to design and distribute recruitment materials and social media campaigns. Maintain academy websites to ensure consistent, compelling messaging that reflects the department's mission.
• Partnerships, Grants & Engagement: Create meaningful engagement opportunities with industry partners that enhance the academy experience. Oversee grant funding, manage reporting requirements, and contribute to grant applications that support program sustainability and growth.
• Team Leadership & Youth Safety: Recruit, train, and supervise program assistants, resident assistants, and temporary academy staff. Foster a team culture grounded in professionalism and excellence. Ensure all staff comply with UT Austin Youth Protection Program policies and maintain a safe environment for all participants.
• K–12 Outreach & Recruitment: Represent UT Austin Computer Science at K–12 STEM events, conferences, and information sessions. Coordinate departmental participation in university outreach initiatives such as STEM Girl Day.

Benefits

• The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
• The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.
• The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.
• Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees