Graduate Programs Coordinator I - Nutritional Sciences

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin’s College of Natural Sciences seeks a Graduate Program Coordinator I to provide administrative support for the graduate program and department. The role requires detail‑oriented, independent, service‑driven work with strong communication and organizational skills.

The position involves coordinating meetings, admissions processes, onboarding, funding tracking, curriculum support, and program reporting.

Qualifications

• BS and three years’ progressive administrative office experience in an academic or student-focused setting.
• Familiarity with Adobe Pro, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance meetings (Executive Committee, Graduate Studies Committee); prepare agendas/minutes and maintain program records.
• Serve as primary contact for graduate student applicant communications and admissions processes.
• Onboarding and progress tracking for new students, including hiring, IDs, insurance, stipends, course registration.
• Maintain funding databases, track fellowship eligibility, and manage award communications.
• Support curriculum/handbook reviews, content on program website, and course/research assignment tracking.
• Generate program reports on admissions, enrollment, graduation rates, and milestone tracking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Service excellence

Problem solving

Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

University of Texas at Austin’s College of Natural Sciences seeks a Graduate Program Coordinator I to provide administrative support for the graduate program and department. The role requires detail‑oriented, independent, service‑driven work with strong communication and organizational skills.

The position involves coordinating meetings, admissions processes, onboarding, funding tracking, curriculum support, and program reporting.