Program Coordinator - Limited Submissions, Strategic Research Initiatives

The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee program operations, exercise independent judgment, and ensure projects stay within budget and align with university goals. This role acts as the liaison among teams and stakeholders to drive success and growth.

Responsibilities include budgeting, staff supervision, program design input, and funding opportunity tracking.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Manages the assigned phases of programs, which may include budget decisions, program selection, staff supervision, future planning, and innovation.
• Proposes, evaluates, and coordinates the implementation of programs.
• Researches new program ideas, and proposes program design, which may include grant development and submission.
• Maintains working knowledge on federal, foundation, and other private funding opportunities.
• Ensures program needs are met through resource planning, tracking, and management. Resources include talent, supplies, and facilities.
• Coordinates marketing and communication activities for the program.
• Evaluates program activities and makes recommendations for changes and enhancements to ensure the program evolves as necessary to continue to serve the mission.
• Maintains tracking and reporting systems to monitor program/participant progress and results utilizing Info-Ready features as well as internal database tracking mechanism.
• Provides data and progress/status reporting as necessary for program sponsors and other university personnel.
• Creates reports to reflect program progress and assists in the creation and maintenance of internal controls.
• Interacts with university departments, special groups, and external agencies to coordinate resources and communicate/market programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

5 years related experience

Communication

Collaboration

Time Management

Multi-Tasking

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational Skills

Data Management

Work Independently

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

Salary Range: Up to $51,300/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/19/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is required.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator coordinates the operation of programs or projects, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. This position ensures programs run efficiently, meet goals, and stay within budget. This role serves as the liaison between teams and stakeholders to achieve success and growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Manages the assigned phases of programs, which may include budget decisions, program selection, staff supervision, future planning, and innovation.
• Proposes, evaluates, and coordinates the implementation of programs.
• Researches new program ideas, and proposes program design, which may include grant development and submission.
• Maintains working knowledge on federal, foundation, and other private funding opportunities.
• Ensures program needs are met through resource planning, tracking, and management. Resources include talent, supplies, and facilities.
• Coordinates marketing and communication activities for the program.
• Evaluates program activities and makes recommendations for changes and enhancements to ensure the program evolves as necessary to continue to serve the mission.
• Maintains tracking and reporting systems to monitor program/participant progress and results utilizing Info-Ready features as well as internal database tracking mechanism.
• Provides data and progress/status reporting as necessary for program sponsors and other university personnel.
• Creates reports to reflect program progress and assists in the creation and maintenance of internal controls.
• Interacts with university departments, special groups, and external agencies to coordinate resources and communicate/market programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Vocational Training, or Apprenticeship in a related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Multi-Tasking
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational Skills
• Data Management
• Work Independently

Working Conditions

• Office environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary; if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affi…