Graduate Programs Coordinator II — Nutritional Sciences

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Graduate Program Coordinator II to manage governance, admissions communications, onboarding, and progress tracking for graduate students in Nutritional Sciences. The role supports funding, curricula, and program reviews, working closely with the Graduate School and UT systems.

The position emphasizes detail-oriented record-keeping, compliance, and effective communication across multiple campus teams to ensure smooth student advancement and program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and five years’ experience working with college students in an administrative or advising capacity.
• Proficiency with Adobe Pro, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Competencies include accuracy, initiative, communication, prioritization and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates Executive Committee and Graduate Studies Committee meetings, prepares agendas and minutes, tracks actions, and maintains records.
• Serves as primary contact for graduate student applicant communications and admissions coordination.
• Guides onboarding, tracks milestones, and supports progress reviews and candidacy.
• Maintains funding databases, tracks eligibility, and manages awards communications.
• Supports curriculum reviews, handbook updates, and teaching assignments.
• Generates program metrics on admissions, enrollment, and graduation rates.

Skills

Accuracy & detail orientation

Initiative

Decision making

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal relations

Service excellence

Problem solving

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Adobe Pro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Graduate Program Coordinator II to manage governance, admissions communications, onboarding, and progress tracking for graduate students in Nutritional Sciences. The role supports funding, curricula, and program reviews, working closely with the Graduate School and UT systems.

The position emphasizes detail-oriented record-keeping, compliance, and effective communication across multiple campus teams to ensure smooth student advancement and program success.