UTeach Academic Program Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin

4d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

UTeach at UT Austin includes the innovative UTeach Natural Sciences teacher preparation program, a national expansion effort for that program, teacher professional development, and several local STEM education initiatives, all supporting the improvement of STEM education and the public education system overall. Purpose: To foster student success and engagement within the UTeach Program by leading strategic recruitment and retention initiatives, providing comprehensive academic advising across multiple degree paths, and managing scholarship processes. Through collaborative event planning, student organization advising, and targeted outreach, this role supports the development of future STEM educators and strengthens the UTeach community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and experience recruiting or coordinating a program and at least 3 years experience coordinating or administering a program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to large audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to problem solve, think critically, and consistently exercise a high degree of discretion.
• Proven ability to maintain punctual, dependable hours on a regular basis and provide superior customer service.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Two or more years’ experience in student recruitment activities.
• Experience in developing written and digital content for social media.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of UTeach student employees focused on planning, implementing, and managing recruitment and retention strategies. This includes: working with student organizations and faculty to present programmatic information to their groups and courses, working with faculty members to survey students who do not continue in the program, conducting UTeach classroom visits to answer questions and help students navigate next steps in program, information sessions, tabling, and community building events.
• Advise students throughout the UTeach Program in multiple degree paths. Maintain knowledge of CNS and university-wide degree plans, audits, and registration procedures.
• Scholarships: Coordinate the scholarship lifecycle process: marketing, application, selection, notification, processing, and thank you letters.
• Serve as the advisor for the UTeach student organization, Math and Science Teachers of Tomorrow (MASTT).

What This Job Offers

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