Plan II Honors Student Program Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Plan II Honors Student Program Coordinator to support first- and second-year student programming, events, scholarship support, admissions recruitment and outreach, and communications and social media for the Plan II Honors Program.

This exempt, full-time role reports to the Plan II Honors Program staff and requires a bachelor’s degree with several years of experience in higher education administration.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience planning and coordinating student programs and events.
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate first-year programming for Plan II Honors majors, including events and admin tasks.
• Support sophomore programming and collaboration with admissions and advising teams.
• Oversee scholarships, travel grants, and thesis-related awards in the Plan II portfolio.
• Manage communications and social media for Plan II, including newsletters and LinkedIn content.
• Recruit and supervise student admissions fellows and oversee outreach efforts.

Skills

Communication

Event management

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Plan II Honors Student Program Coordinator

Hiring Department

Plan II Honors Program

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Aug 03, 2026

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes

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Purpose

The Student Program Coordinator is responsible for first- and second-year student programming including student experience, event management, scholarship support, admissions recruitment and outreach, and communications and social media.

Responsibilities

• First Year Experience Programming: Assist in the coordination of all aspects of first year programming for the Plan II Honors Major including: Fall Convocation, Getaway, Out of State Student and community building events, Family Day and all the administrative tasks for these events. With the admissions director, serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders; including prospective students and their families (both prospective and newly admitted applicants) and the academic advising team for programming related to the first-year experience. Support Faculty and Staff Director in implementation and coordination of sophomore experience programming.
• Student Experience Programming: Coordination of student experience programming, including internships, experiential learning, volunteering, and other community-building programs.
• T C 125K Freshman Course: Support Faculty Director in coordination of the Freshman T C 125K Community Connections Course – in conjunction with advising unit support the development of Peer Mentor program and efforts related to the TC 125K course. Supervise Plan II Leadership Fellow to assist with student academic programming.
• Scholarships: Responsible for the review and awarding of all scholarships within the Plan II portfolio (continuing student scholarships, travel grants and thesis grants). Will work closely with the Faculty Director, Office Manager, and Director of Admissions to manage this process.
• Communications and Social Media: Responsible for communications and social media presence, including but not limited to the Plan II Newsletter, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts in accordance to CoLA specifications and with CoLA Public Affairs staff. Will supervise Digital Media Intern to create digital materials for internal and external relations.
• Recruitment and Outreach: Manage all processes related to scheduling/coordinating outreach opportunities for prospective students and their families, lead sessions. Responsible for hiring and managing team of student admissions fellows to assist with promotion of the Plan II Honors program.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Minimum three years of experience in higher education administration. Experience working with college students in an administrative or advising capacity.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Event management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Demonstrated ability to multitask and handle concurrent projects with accuracy, diplomacy, and discretion. Demonstrated reliable and responsible work performance.

Preferred Qualifications

More than the required qualifications. Familiarity with UT’s internal systems. Experience working with an honors population. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, responds well to feedback, able to work well during busy periods while juggling competing priorities, effective at prioritizing tasks and initiatives, demonstrates a commitment to help and go the extra mile.

Salary Range

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment
• Extended work hours may be required during peak periods

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and be notified of resources for reporting. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.