Academic Support Coordinator - Finance

University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

Medical Insurance Options

AD&D Insurance

Dental & Vision Plan

Disability Insurance

TRS Retirement

Fertility Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Academic Support Coordinator at University of Texas at Dallas plays a crucial role in supporting student success and program effectiveness. Working with program staff and campus partners, the role helps students navigate their academic journey while contributing to recruitment, retention, and program operations.

With five concentrations, the coordinator will learn each area to provide knowledgeable guidance to students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in higher education preferred.
• Preference for internal applicants.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on academic and professional matters, including coursework planning, internship searches, and school-wide requirements.
• Provide concentration-specific guidance to students, including career advising and course selection support.
• Initiate and manage recruitment activities, including student mixers, information sessions, and outreach.
• Participate in school-level recruitment activities and new student orientations, including meetings with prospective students during campus visits.
• Assist students on academic watch by providing guidance and connecting them with appropriate support services.
• Assist the program with report generation, including enrollment data, program assessment results, and job placement data.
• Collaborate with JSOM Career Management Center to support recruiting and internship approvals.
• Coordinate with JSOM Advising to prepare degree plans and respond to student inquiries.
• Supervise one or two student workers and assist with program webpage improvements and social media updates.
• Advise the program-level student council and assist with organizing events and logistics.
• Coordinate the summer stock trading competition for high school students, including marketing, payment tracking, and prize processing.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting Details

• Posting Number: S07319P
• Position Title: Academic Support Coordinator - Finance
• Department: Management
• Salary Range: $47,000
• Pay Basis: Monthly
• Position Status: Regular full-time
• Location: Richardson
• Posting Open Date: 10/29/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Desired Start Date: 11/23/2026

Job Summary

The Academic Support Coordinator plays an important role in supporting student success and the overall effectiveness of the program. Working closely with program staff and campus partners, this position helps students navigate their academic journey while contributing to recruitment, retention, and program operations. With five concentrations within the program, the coordinator will develop a strong understanding of each area to provide knowledgeable and accurate guidance to students.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Prior experience in higher education is preferred.
• Preference will be given to internal applicants.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise students on a wide range of academic and professional matters, including coursework planning, internship searches, and school-wide requirements.
• Provide concentration-specific guidance to students, including career advising and course selection support.
• Initiate and manage recruitment activities, including student mixers, information sessions, and other outreach efforts. Outside campus visits may be required.
• Participate in school-level recruitment activities and new student orientations, including meeting with prospective students during campus visits.
• Assist students on academic watch by providing guidance and connecting them with appropriate support services, including tutoring labs.
• Assist the program with report generation, including, but not limited to, program-level and course-level enrollment data, program assessment results, and job placement data.
• Collaborate with JSOM Career Management Center to support ongoing recruiting and placement efforts and manage the internship approval process.
• Coordinate with JSOM Advising to prepare degree plans and respond to various student inquiries.
• Supervise one or two student workers and provide specific instructions related to program webpage improvements and social media updates.
• Advise the program-level student council and assist council members with organizing and promoting events and coordinating event logistics.
• Coordinate the summer stock trading competition for high school students, including marketing, payment tracking, participant communication, and prize processing.

Work Notice

Work will be performed on-site and in person.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Optional Long and Short-term Disability
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Fertility Benefits
• Paid time off

About Us

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.

Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. UT Dallas is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.