Academic Support Coordinator - Finance

UT Dallas

Richardson (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

12 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – %

AD&D Insurance

Dental & Vision Plan Options

Disability Insurance

TRS Retirement Plan

Fertility Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking an Academic Support Coordinator to help students navigate their academic journey and support recruitment, retention, and program operations.

You will advise students, provide concentration-specific guidance, coordinate recruitment events, and collaborate with JSOM Career Management Center to support placement. This on-site role requires a Bachelor’s degree and prefers higher education experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Advise students on academic and professional matters, including coursework planning and internships.
Provide concentration-specific guidance, including career advising and course selection support.
Initiate and manage recruitment activities, information sessions, and campus outreach.
Participate in new student orientations and meet prospective students on campus visits.
Assist students on academic watch and connect them with tutoring labs and support services.
Assist with report generation on enrollment data, program assessment, and job placement data.
Collaborate with JSOM Career Management Center and Advising to support recruitment and degree plans.
Supervise one or two student workers and coordinate program webpage improvements and social media.
Advise the program-level student council and organize events and logistics.
Coordinate the summer stock trading competition for high school students, from marketing to prize processing.

Skills

Student advising

Recruitment events

Course planning guidance

Career advising

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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 the 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.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Work Notice: Work will be performed on-site and in person.
What We Can Offer: UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:

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

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

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

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.

Let us be your employer of choice! # WHOOSH

Special Instructions Summary

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. The University 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.

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