Student Program Coordinator, Engineering Student Success Center, Cockrell School of Engineering

University of Texas at Austin

2d•$47,000•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as primary point of contact for the development, implementation and coordination of EOE Program initiatives within four program areas--Recruitment and Outreach, Academics, Research and Graduate Recruiting and Leadership and Professional Development. The Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is a top-ranked engineering school with a long history of innovation and education. Located in Austin, Texas, the school fosters an innovative spirit and prepares students for successful careers in various industries. Major companies actively recruit students from the Cockrell School, recognizing their potential to become industry leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience coordinating or managing student programs.
Experience working with diverse student populations.
Demonstrated ability to serve as a student advocate with empathy and equity in mind.
Demonstrated ability to work in a small work team environment with frequent interruptions and distractions.
Ability to have a positive impact on recruitment, retention and graduation.
Ability to utilize concepts of student development in program planning, counseling, and administrative duties.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, collaborating across units as needed.
Ability to build relationships, and function as a steward and connector.
Demonstrated problem solving abilities and a growth mindset.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of relevant program management experience.
A self-starter with demonstrated ability to design, implement and supervise student-oriented programs.
Demonstrated ability to oversee day-to-day program operations.
Familiarity with multicultural students' educational issues.
Experience with budgeting, accounting and supervising student workers.
Ability to multi-task in a busy office.
Ability to interact with corporate leaders, university administrators, students, parents, alumni, and associations.
Experience using Adobe and basic web design.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and evaluate programs, events, and initiatives.
Collect and analyze program data and compare to best practices for undergraduate student success initiatives.
Partner with ESSC staff to lead the development and coordination efforts for programs, activities, and events.
Enhance relationships with faculty, staff, alumni and industry to assist with the implementation ESSC initiatives.
Assist with hiring and managing hourly employees, including student assistants, graduate assistants, tutors, and undergraduate research assistants.
Manage the marketing, publicity, and assist with the development of printed materials, brochures, and websites.
Contribute to external communications, such as website, newsletter, emails, ESSC news, to students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Coordinate with CSE recruiting on admitted student recruitment/yielding events including facilitating New Student Orientation information sessions.
Interact and advise student leaders of student organizations.
Encourage student involvement as mentors and participants in academic programs.
Serve as representative at student organization meetings.
Participate in weekly meetings, retreats, professional development and various other meetings/programs at both the Cockrell School and University levels.
Assist with events, programs and other ESSC initiatives as necessary and when needed.
Assist with budget management for program area.
Serve as the facilitator for ESSC first-year interest groups in both the fall and spring semester.
Assist in developing seminar lesson plans and worksheets based on educational theories and research.
Perform other related duties as assigned.