What are the responsibilities and job description for the Innovation Program Coordinator position at The University of Texas System?
Nonexempt
Earliest Start Date
Immediately
Salary
$6,490 monthly
Hours per Week
40 hours weekly
Hiring Department
Innovation & Strategic Investment
Required Application Materials
A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.
About Us
For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans - and people all over the world - through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, four health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.
The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System's thirteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.
Purpose of Position
Coordinates day-to-day operations for systemwide innovation and technology commercialization programs, providing administrative and project support to the Chief Innovation Office and the Assistant Director of Innovation Programs. Supports execution of Technology Assessment and Marketing Services (TAMS), faculty entrepreneurship programming, and innovation community convenings. Responsibilities include program logistics, communications, stakeholder coordination, and tracking program activity to ensure efficient delivery.
Essential Functions
High school diploma or GED and a minimum of four (4) years of administrative experience; OR an associate degree and a minimum of two (2) years of experience; OR a bachelor's degree and no required experience.
Each year of college education may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Participation in TRS is mandatory.
A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed.
EO/AA Statement
The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.
For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at oti@utsystem.edu .
Earliest Start Date
Immediately
Salary
$6,490 monthly
Hours per Week
40 hours weekly
Hiring Department
Innovation & Strategic Investment
Required Application Materials
A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor.
About Us
For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans - and people all over the world - through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, four health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.
The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System's thirteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences.
Purpose of Position
Coordinates day-to-day operations for systemwide innovation and technology commercialization programs, providing administrative and project support to the Chief Innovation Office and the Assistant Director of Innovation Programs. Supports execution of Technology Assessment and Marketing Services (TAMS), faculty entrepreneurship programming, and innovation community convenings. Responsibilities include program logistics, communications, stakeholder coordination, and tracking program activity to ensure efficient delivery.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and program activities including scheduling, materials, and participant support.
- Manage intake and tracking for TAMS requests; coordinate communications with institutions and vendors.
- Support faculty entrepreneurship events including invitations, materials, and execution support.
- Coordinate Innovation Community of Practice meetings, including agendas, participant tracking, and follow-up.
- Maintain program trackers, documentation, timelines, and shared files.
- Draft and distribute program communications, updates, and invitations.
- Track participation and program activity; support reporting and summaries for leadership.
- Support vendor coordination, invoices, and basic budget tracking.
- Assist with development of promotional and informational materials.
- Document workflows and support process improvements and other duties as assigned.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and track information accurately.
- Commitment to learning about innovation and technology commercialization, leveraging both independent study and formalized training.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Proficiency with office tools and ability to learn new systems quickly.
High school diploma or GED and a minimum of four (4) years of administrative experience; OR an associate degree and a minimum of two (2) years of experience; OR a bachelor's degree and no required experience.
Each year of college education may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
- Experience coordinating programs, events, or stakeholder-facing initiatives.
- Experience with administrative processes such as scheduling, event planning, or budget tracking.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Experience preparing communications or promotional materials.
- Familiarity with innovation, entrepreneurship, or technology commercialization environments preferred.
- May work around standard office conditions.
- Uses standard office equipment
- 10% Travel
- Requires occasional evening or weekend hours
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Participation in TRS is mandatory.
A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check. Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors. Upon request form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed.
EO/AA Statement
The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.
For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at oti@utsystem.edu .
Salary : $6,490