Program Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Program Coordinator to support the Ackerman Program's administration and day-to-day operations in Austin, Texas. The role involves coordinating programs, events, speakers, and other initiatives, working closely with the Director, and managing internal and external partnerships.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, preparing materials, maintaining records, handling purchasing, contracts, travel, and reimbursements, and serving as the primary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in program coordination, administration, business operations, or related area.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience planning and coordinating events involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to independently manage administrative processes and follow projects through completion.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of the Ackerman Program in administration and coordination of program activities, initiatives, and priorities; coordinate events, lectures, conferences, and other public programming.
• Coordinate day-to-day program operations, maintain timelines, and track deliverables to keep activities on schedule.
• Serve as a liaison between the Ackerman Program and cross-campus partners; collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate activities and shared initiatives.

Skills

Program coordination

Administration

Business operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Program Coordinator

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Hiring Department:

School of Civic Leadership

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details

General Notes

Established in 2023 as UT Austin’s newest college, the School of Civic Leadership is a community of scholars and students dedicated to studying the foundational ideas and institutions of a free society, with the goal of advancing human flourishing. We value independent thought, civil discourse, reasoned deliberation, and intellectual curiosity as we prepare to meet the challenges of the present and sustain the blessings of liberty for future generations.

Upholding the University’s motto—Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis, “Education is the guardian genius of democracy”—we advance The University of Texas at Austin’s mission to achieve excellence in education, research, and public service.

The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including:

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)


• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options


• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays


• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)


• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)


• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses


• Training and conference opportunities


• Tuition assistance


• Athletic ticket discounts


• Access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums


• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card

Purpose

The Program Coordinator supports the administration and day-to-day operations of the Ackerman Program, working closely with the Director of the Ackerman Program to coordinate programs, events, speakers, and other initiatives. The position serves as a key liaison with internal and external partners and manages the administrative and business processes necessary to support the successful execution of the Program’s activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of the Ackerman Program in the administration and coordination of program activities, initiatives, and priorities. Coordinate the execution of Ackerman Program events, lectures, conferences, and other public programming.


• Coordinate day-to-day program operations, maintain project timelines, and track deliverables to ensure activities remain on schedule.


• Serve as a liaison between the Ackerman Program and cross-campus partners. Collaborate with necessary stakeholders to facilitate program activities and shared initiatives.


• Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, maintain program records, and provide administrative support for program initiatives.


• Coordinate purchasing, contracts, travel, reimbursements, payments, and other business processes associated with program activities, maintaining appropriate documentation and working with SCL business staff to ensure timely processing.


• Serve as a primary point of contact for speakers and guests, coordinating invitations, schedules, travel, accommodations, communications, and other event logistics.


• Partner with SCL Events, Communications, Finance, and other teams to coordinate event needs, materials, and promotion and ensure successful program delivery. Maintain event and participation records and coordinate post-event follow-up as appropriate.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in program coordination, administration, business operations, or a related area.


• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience planning and coordinating events, meetings, or programs involving multiple stakeholders.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to independently manage administrative processes and follow projects through completion.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

$60,000+ depending on qualifications

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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E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]


• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]


• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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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). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

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.