Innovation Programs Lead – Events, Partnerships & Impact

UT Tyler; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas System Administration in Austin is seeking a Coordinator to organize day-to-day operations for systemwide innovation and technology commercialization programs. You will provide administrative and project support to the Chief Innovation Office and the Assistant Director of Innovation Programs, helping with logistics, communications, and tracking activities.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, events, and vendor processes; maintaining trackers and timelines;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4+ years of admin experience, or higher degree with less required experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and track information accurately.
• Commitment to learning about innovation and technology commercialization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Experience coordinating programs, events, or stakeholder-facing initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and program activities including scheduling, materials, and participant support.
• Manage intake and tracking for TAMS requests; coordinate communications with institutions and vendors.
• Support faculty entrepreneurship events including invitations, materials, and execution support.
• Coordinate Innovation Community of Practice meetings, including agendas, participant tracking, and follow-up.
• Maintain program trackers, documentation, timelines, and shared files.
• Draft and distribute program communications, updates, and invitations.
• Track participation and program activity; support reporting and summaries for leadership.
• Support vendor coordination, invoices, and basic budget tracking.
• Assist with development of promotional and informational materials.
• Document workflows and support process improvements and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通

Multitasking

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft 365 Tools

Job description

The University of Texas System Administration in Austin is seeking a Coordinator to organize day-to-day operations for systemwide innovation and technology commercialization programs. You will provide administrative and project support to the Chief Innovation Office and the Assistant Director of Innovation Programs, helping with logistics, communications, and tracking activities.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, events, and vendor processes; maintaining trackers and timelines;