Student Program Coordinator, Texas McCombs

Job Posting Title:

Student Program Coordinator, Texas McCombs

Hiring Department:

Red McCombs School of Business

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought-leadership of a world-class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

For more information about Texas McCombs please visit: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu

Purpose

The Canfield Business Honors Program Coordinator will provide student services, advising, and program development activities for the Canfield Business Honors Program. Specific attention will be placed on programs and advising services for first year students and at-risk populations in the Canfield Business Honors Program. This position will develop and implement academic and developmental programs to promote community and leadership as well as assist the program in setting, objectively measuring, and assessing strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Advise Canfield Business Honors Program students, individually and in groups, including dual degree program students, in order to provide timely information on course/degree options and University policies, and make referrals as necessary. Represent Canfield BHP in weekly BBA advising meetings and in orientation planning meetings.
• Plan and facilitate Canfield BHP cohort programs that promote academic and leadership development. Develop partnerships both internally and externally for experiential learning, global experiences, and other enrichment opportunities that enhance student college-to-career success. Assist with the peer mentor program and Freshman Leadership Kickoff.
• Oversee the Business Honors retention process and organize programs for student success such as Supplemental Instruction, academic boot camps, and individualized academic counseling.
• Assist with Canfield BHP sponsored student groups and programs associated with each group.
• Participate in Canfield BHP admissions process by reading applications and attending recruiting events as needed.
• Assist Assistant Director with designing measures and maintaining databases to evaluate student engagement and college-to-career outcomes. Acquire and maintain comparative data from peer and aspirational programs/schools. Track and analyze program effectiveness to advance strategic initiatives.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience coordinating a program and performing complex administrative functions in an academic setting.
• Experience working with college students in an advisory, program coordination, or administrative capacity.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and as a supportive team member.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving, and follow-through ability.
• Demonstrated skills in organization, time management, and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Diplomacy and sound judgment in working with students, families, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Excellent attention to detail.
  
  
  

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and establish rapport with varied stakeholders
• Previous experience working in a higher education environment.
• Previous experience with academic advising and event management.
• Familiarity with UT procedures, including financial transactions.
  
  
  

Salary Range

• $50,000 annually
  
  
  

Working Conditions

• Works in standard office conditions.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required during peak periods and special events.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
• This is an Austin, TX-based position and is eligible for occasional remote work
  
  
  

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
  
  
  

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.