Engineering Co-op & Career Programs Lead

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering is seeking a Co-op & Career Programs Coordinator to deliver high‑quality career services for students and alumni, managing the Engineering Co‑op Program, advising on career planning, and coordinating experiential learning opportunities on campus.

You will supervise ECAC student staff, collaborate with faculty and employers, and lead large career fairs and outreach efforts to connect students with internships and full‑time roles,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience coordinating student programs, recruiting, student advising/mentoring, career services, experiential education, or other related responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and support college students and communicate professionally with a broad range of constituents, including students, families, employers, faculty, staff, and university partners.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of programs, exercise independent judgment, manage competing priorities, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

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 active 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

Communication skills

Student advising

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering is seeking a Co-op & Career Programs Coordinator to deliver high‑quality career services for students and alumni, managing the Engineering Co‑op Program, advising on career planning, and coordinating experiential learning opportunities on campus.

You will supervise ECAC student staff, collaborate with faculty and employers, and lead large career fairs and outreach efforts to connect students with internships and full‑time roles,