Senior Student Program Coordinator, Cockrell School of Engineering

University of Texas at Austin

18h • Onsite

About The Position

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages. The Ramshorn Scholars Program provides holistic support to ease students’ transition from high school to college. We offer a strong community alongside academic support as students develop their understanding of what it means to be an engineer. Imbedded within Engineering Student Services, Ramshorn Scholars Program staff also serve as academic advisors and participate in college-wide events serving undergraduate engineering students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience coordinating student programs with college students.
• Commitment to working with and supporting undergraduate students and their families and engaging with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of backgrounds.
• High energy, team player with strong, dynamic written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with all levels of constituents; students, families, faculty and other staff members.
• Able to work independently and in teams with overlapping projects.
• Demonstrated professional demeanor.
• Experience working with software for databases, spreadsheets, presentations and event materials.
• Familiarity with video and web conferencing software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and three years of experience working in higher education, college student personnel, or in a STEM education environment.
• Experience working with high school or college-aged students.
• Experience supervising students and/or volunteers.
• Able to work in a multi-faceted environment with tightly scheduled programs and deadlines.
• Appreciation for and knowledge of engineering /STEM education and knowledge of the University of Texas at Austin and the Cockrell School of Engineering.
• Knowledge of the undergraduate student processes at UT Austin, familiarity with mainframe functionality, IDA, Advisors Toolkit, and EAB Navigate.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with the Ramshorn Scholars Program. Establish a positive and informative relationship between Ramshorn students and the Cockrell School.
• Implement first-year programming: coordinate FIG curriculum; hire, train, and support Ramshorn peer Coaches and Coach Managers, including processing timesheets; plan Coach development meetings, Coach Manager one-on-ones, mentor/mentee events, and other community events.
• Conduct routine developmental academic advising to include managing schedule changes and withdrawals, academic and scholastic warning advising and appeal reviews, crisis intervention advising, career counseling, resource referrals, major change advising, course selection advising for new first-year students. Provide direct advising support to all Ramshorn students.
• Plan events for Ramshorn Scholars, including welcome programs, study breaks, and other community-building events.
• Present at prospective student information sessions, Orientation, and as a FIG facilitator.
• Participate in university-wide and school-wide activities, such as Family Weekend, Order of the Engineer, Honors Day, and Commencement.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

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