Senior Program and Communications Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

19d • $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an organized and driven Senior Program & Communications Coordinator for Texas Robotics. Texas Robotics is an interdisciplinary entity of 18 core robotics faculty from the Departments of Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics. Our research scope is broad, ranging across various areas such as surgical robotics, personal assistance robotics, automated driving, long-term autonomy, and nuclear robotics. Texas Robotics launched its Minor in Robotics in Fall 2023 and launched the first-of-its-kind Robotics Undergraduate Honors Program in Fall 2025. Purpose Lead program communications and marketing for Texas Robotics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, and work independently as well as on a team.
• Be flexible and adaptable, as Texas Robotics is a growing organization.
• Exceptional customer service, strong accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Education, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Marketing - Lead marketing for all of Texas Robotics including managing social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, BlueSky, Youtube), website updates, designing and printing digital and print invitations, announcements, event programs, flyers, building signage, templates, Texas Robotics program slide decks, brochures, faculty research 1 pagers, designing swag, graphic design, and branding needs. Work with external partners as needed for swag, website updates, etc.
• Communications - Manage the robotics listservs, publicize Texas Robotics’ participation at major robotics conferences, create post-event news articles, and maintain records of faculty publications & patents. Draft email communications, fall & spring newsletters, and presentations as needed. Collaborate with marketing teams in CS, ME, ECE, and ASE to ensure uniform branding and cross-departmental communications.
• Administrative support - Perform general administrative duties not limited to managing the central robotics email account, media asks, and scheduling meetings as needed for the Director and Managing Director.
• Supervision - Supervise the communications student employee to help manage social media platforms, graphic design, and photography. Assign tasks, provide regular feedback, help with goal-setting, and give clear communication about job expectations.
• Events - Help with event operations on the day of large events, annual impact reports, and robotics tours.
• Other - Perform other related functions as assigned. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees