Plan II Honors Student Programs Coordinator

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Plan II Honors Student Program Coordinator to manage first- and second-year student programming, events, scholarships, admissions outreach, and communications for the Plan II Honors Program. The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and staff to build a supportive, growth-minded community on campus.

Responsibilities include coordinating first-year programming, student experience initiatives, scholarships, and social media, while overseeing

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.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

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 TC 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Event management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Plan II Honors Student Program Coordinator to manage first- and second-year student programming, events, scholarships, admissions outreach, and communications for the Plan II Honors Program. The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and staff to build a supportive, growth-minded community on campus.

Responsibilities include coordinating first-year programming, student experience initiatives, scholarships, and social media, while overseeing