What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Program Coordinator, Career-Engaged Learning - College of AI, Cyber and Computing position at The University of Texas at San Antonio?
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .
Salary Range: Starting at $53,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 1/4/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
Job Summary
The Senior Program Coordinator, Career-Engaged Learning will design, coordinate, and assess high-impact experiential learning programs including internships, externships, micro-internships, service-learning, and employer-led projects. The role involves developing employer partnerships, collaboratiing with faculty, supporting students' career preparatin, and tracking outcomes aligned with career readiness. projects. This role is responsible for all phases of program development and coordination of program activities.
Core Responsibilities
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .
Salary Range: Starting at $53,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 1/4/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required.
- Cover letter is required.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Job Summary
The Senior Program Coordinator, Career-Engaged Learning will design, coordinate, and assess high-impact experiential learning programs including internships, externships, micro-internships, service-learning, and employer-led projects. The role involves developing employer partnerships, collaboratiing with faculty, supporting students' career preparatin, and tracking outcomes aligned with career readiness. projects. This role is responsible for all phases of program development and coordination of program activities.
Core Responsibilities
- Administers, coordinates and participates in assigned programs or projects, including budgeting, scheduling, marketing, training, and evaluating programs.
- Develops and implements standards for attaining program goals and objectives.
- Maintains frequent interaction with departments, special groups, and external agencies in administering programs.
- Plan, schedule, coordinate and assess the implementation of experiential learning programs (internships, externships, co-ops, job-shadowing, employer projects).
- Build and maintain employer partnerships; collaorate with academic departments and other university offices and faculty to support students.
- Processing student doumentation/paperwork for internship approval and related inquiries.
- Oversees daily activities for assigned programs and projects, including facilitating career-engaged learning events and managing program olgistics, budgets, and compliance requirements.
- Coordinates workshops on resumes, interviewing, career planning, match students to opportunities and support throughout the experience.
- Facilitates the development of new partnerships for various programs.
- Evaluates and reports on program results.
- Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities.
- Coordinates staff training and development.
- Determines work priorities.
- Works on special projects as assigned.
- Participates in professional seminars and meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Five (5) years of professional experience in program administration or coordination.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience in program development.
- Ability to interact professionally with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Independent decision-making and problem-solving ability.
- Office environment.
- Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
- Occasional after-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.
- Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
- Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.