Professional Development Program Coordinator, Center for Women in Law

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Center for Women in Law (CWIL) leadership, the Professional Development Program Coordinator supports the design, implementation, and advancement of programs and initiatives for law students and lawyers at all career stages. The Coordinator works with the Center’s team, leadership, supporters, volunteers, and outside experts to develop and deliver in-person and virtual programming.

The position also leads development and maintenance of the Center’s online presence and supports team operations and organizational coordination. The Coordinator is expected to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently, communicate effectively, take initiative, collaborate with others, and anticipate organizational needs.

This is an on-site position at the University of Texas at Austin’s main campus, scheduled for 40 hours per week. The position is expected to continue. Work hours may occasionally include evenings, weekends, and holidays during peak periods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience in program development, project management, communications, or a related field; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute professional programs, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with varied stakeholders and client groups.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with website content development and management and digital communications.
• Proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft Office tools, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability and interest in learning new technologies and systems.
• Previous experience coordinating events and managing vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Implement professional development programs with guidance from CWIL leadership and assist with program planning and development.
• Coordinate program operations, timelines, progress, budgetary reviews, and event execution.
• Coordinate with university staff, UT’s CLE team, presenters, collaborators, and attendees.
• Arrange event logistics such as space reservations, parking, printing, and catering.
• Coordinate vendor and business activities, including event forms, purchase requests, payments, and contracts in accordance with University policies.
• Develop and manage invitations, registrations, and participant communications before, during, and after programs.
• Provide on-site administration to support smooth event operations.
• Develop and execute the Center’s online presence and communications strategy, including social media strategy, website updates, content distribution, and analysis of digital engagement data.
• Collaborate with the development team on communications and outreach.
• Manage technology and logistics for virtual and hybrid programming, including registration, event hosting, participant communications, and post-event surveys.
• Support CWIL leadership and team operations by anticipating operational needs, coordinating internal activities, and helping meetings, projects, and day-to-day operations run smoothly.
• Build and maintain working relationships with University staff and leadership, Center leadership, and Power Circle members.
• Assist with coordination, information sharing, meeting preparation and follow-up, and collaboration among Center leadership and key stakeholders.
• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness and impact and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Collect, monitor, and analyze program data, including enrollment, participation, registration, and participant satisfaction.
• Support program evaluation through data collection, participant surveys, and reporting.
• Perform other related responsibilities and functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits, with employee premiums covered at 100% and family premiums at 50%.
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas defined benefit retirement plan.
• Additional voluntary retirement programs, including tax-sheltered annuity 403(b) and deferred compensation 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Training and conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Athletic ticket discounts.
• Access to UT Austin libraries and museums.
• Free rides on UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level