Co-op & Career Programs Lead

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Co-op & Career Programs Coordinator to deliver first-rate career services for Cockrell School of Engineering students and alumni, guiding them through internships, co-ops, resumes, and job search strategies.

Responsibilities include managing the Co-op Program, advising students, supervising ECAC staff, and coordinating employer relations and events to enhance student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience coordinating student programs, recruiting, student advising/mentoring, career services, experiential education or related responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and support college students and communicate professionally with a broad range of constituents.
• Experience providing leadership training, supervision or coordination of student employees, peer mentors, volunteers or other staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to take ownership of programs, exercise independent judgment, manage competing priorities and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an environment with multiple programs, projects and deadlines with strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administration of the Engineering Co-op Program, including student enrollment, participation requirements, coursework, grade submission, and program records for multiple cohorts.
• Advise prospective and participating students on program requirements, timelines, professional expectations, academic considerations, and transitions between academic study and co-op employment.
• Promote the Co-op Program and available opportunities through information sessions, student outreach, digital communications, and other engagement activities.
• Maintain relationships with participating employers and support efforts to identify and develop new co-op opportunities for engineering students.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, Engineering Student Services, employers and other campus partners to support student participation and effective program administration.
• Monitor participation and feedback and recommend improvements to Co-op Program processes and the student and employer experience.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Program coordination

Leadership & mentoring

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Databases

Career management platforms

University systems

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Co-op & Career Programs Coordinator to deliver first-rate career services for Cockrell School of Engineering students and alumni, guiding them through internships, co-ops, resumes, and job search strategies.

Responsibilities include managing the Co-op Program, advising students, supervising ECAC staff, and coordinating employer relations and events to enhance student outcomes.