Student Program Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support and resources to student populations within the College of Liberal Arts Office of Student Engagement, including the Foundation Scholars Program (FSP). The role involves serving as a main point of contact for students, making referrals to campus and local resources, following up with students of concern, and supporting them in identifying solutions for academic, financial, and wellness concerns. The coordinator will also consult with various university departments and staff, provide training for student success programming and peer mentors, plan and participate in new student orientation activities, represent the program at events, and draft reports on student issues and program metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience coordinating or administering a program and professional experience working with college students; or Master's degree in a related field and one year of professional experience working with college students.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience beyond the required or extensive experience in advising, group work, assessment, and administration of college students' academic programs.
Experience with student success programs.
Knowledge of campus resources.
Ability to relate well with college students, staff, and faculty.
Experience at UT Austin or another large university.
Experience with First Year Interest Group (FIG)/Transfer Interest Group (TRIG) programs.
Experience with NRRECS, Advisors’ Toolkit, personal computer experience in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

Serve as a main point of contact for students in OSE affiliated programs.
Make referrals to campus resources and local organizations.
Follow up with students of concern.
Support students in identifying resources and solutions related to their academic, financial, and wellness concerns.
Consult with faculty, Counseling and Mental Health Center, University Health Services, Disability and Access, Student Outreach and Support, Admissions, Registrar, and other university departments as needed.
Provide continuous training related to first year initiatives and student success programming, including for OSE peer mentors.
Attend FSP mentor trainings and student seminars.
Maintain visible presence and welcoming environment to students in OSE programs.
Plan and participate in all OSE summer orientation activities.
Participate in college and family meetings and other orientation related activities as assigned.
Attend COLA and OSE events when called upon.
Assist with OSE student leadership trainings, end-of-semester celebrations, and other social events.
Participate in professional development and serve on committees.
Maintain accurate records and documentation of student meetings.
Prepare reports on student issues and types of student cases as requested by OSE Director and COLA leadership.
Monitor and assess persistence, retention, and graduation rates and other important growth metrics of students in OSE programs.
Maintain student participation records.
Other related functions as assigned.