Program Coordinator, Veterans

University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking a Program Coordinator for Veterans & Military Affairs in San Antonio, TX. The role ensures smooth operation of programs, exercises independent judgment, and serves as the liaison between teams and stakeholders to achieve success and growth.

Key responsibilities include managing program phases, budgeting decisions, coordinating staff and student employees, planning activities, monitoring resources, and producing progress reports for sponsors and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required for the role.
• Minimum five years of related work experience.
• Must be able to maintain security and integrity of university systems per applicable policy.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned phases of programs, including budget decisions and staff coordination.
• Proposes, evaluates, and coordinates program implementation.
• Researches new program ideas and may develop grants.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates activities in assigned programs.
• Ensures needs are met through resource planning and tracking of talent, supplies, and facilities.
• Coordinates marketing and communications for the program.
• Evaluates activities and suggests changes to enhance program effectiveness.
• Maintains tracking and reporting systems for program progress and results.
• Provides data and status reports for sponsors and university personnel.
• Creates reports reflecting program progress and supports internal controls.
• Interacts with university departments, groups, agencies, and partners to coordinate resources and market programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Time Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational Skills

Data Management

Work Independently

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Program Coordinator, Veterans & Military Affairs

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16335

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT SanAntonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public researchuniversity that unites the power of higher education, biomedicaldiscovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As thethird-largest research university in Texas and a CarnegieR1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access andexcellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public healthacross South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately42,000 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 SanAntonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas byForbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram,Facebook,YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Up to $46,330 annualized,commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will beaccepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 9/29/2026. At the discretion ofthe hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficientnumber of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

Job Details

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator coordinates theoperation of programs or projects, exercising independent judgmentand authority as required. This position ensures programs runefficiently, meet goals, and stay within budget. This roleserves as the liaison between teams and stakeholders to achievesuccess and growth.

Core Responsibilities

1. Manages the assigned phases of programs, which may includebudget decisions, program selection, coordination of staff and/orstudent employees, future planning, and innovation.
2. Proposes, evaluates, and coordinates the implementation ofprograms.
3. Researches new program ideas, and proposes program design, which mayinclude grant development and submission.
4. Plans, schedules, and coordinates activities in assignedprograms and projects.
5. Ensures program needs are met through resource planning,tracking, and management. Resources include talent, supplies, andfacilities.
6. Coordinates marketing and communication activities for theprogram.
7. Evaluates program activities and makes recommendations forchanges and enhancements to ensure the program evolves as necessaryto continue to serve the mission.
8. Maintains tracking and reporting systems to monitorprogram/participant progress and results.
9. Provides data and progress/status reporting as necessary forprogram sponsors and other university personnel.
10. Creates reports to reflect program progress and assists in thecreation and maintenance of internal controls.
11. Interacts with university departments, special groups, andexternal agencies and community partners to coordinate resourcesand communicate/market programs.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the securityand integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per TexasEO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Time ManagementMulti-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 toexert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, orotherwise move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative actionemployer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at SanAntonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for allindividuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability orgenetic information, and veteran status. The University iscommitted to the Affine Action Program in compliance with allgovernment requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.