Latin American Studies Academic Programs Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Academic Program Coordinator to support the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) and its collaboration with the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection. This 100% on-site role is based at UT Main Campus and requires full-time work authorization in the United States.

The position involves coordinating visiting scholars, course scheduling, HR administration, and enrollment activities, with a 40-hour workweek and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience coordinating or administering a program.
• Demonstrated initiative and follow-through; tact; diplomacy; and judgment in dealing with students, faculty, staff, and administrators; punctuality and professional demeanor.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Visiting Scholars Administration: manage programs, visas, onboarding, travel, reimbursements, and logistics.
• Course Scheduling: coordinate scheduling, deadlines, cross-listing Latin American Studies courses.
• HR Administration: handle Workday appointments, onboarding materials, I-9s, and HR support.
• Course Enrollment & Outreach: publicize courses and monitor enrollment; support exams and surveys.
• Administrative Support: support LLILAS events and student competitions; attend trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative and follow-through

Diplomacy

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Academic Program Coordinator to support the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) and its collaboration with the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection. This 100% on-site role is based at UT Main Campus and requires full-time work authorization in the United States.

The position involves coordinating visiting scholars, course scheduling, HR administration, and enrollment activities, with a 40-hour workweek and