Senior Academic Programs Lead - Design

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical cover

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Other services and perks

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Design, seeks a Senior Academic Program Coordinator to support undergraduate and graduate programs with a strong focus on curriculum management, program operations, and student support. The role collaborates with faculty and university partners to ensure accurate records and compliant processes.

Responsibilities include coordinating curriculum submissions, managing graduate admissions and scholarships, and preparing dashboards for data‑driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least five years of experience in academic administration, marketing, or event coordination.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook and Excel) and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage complex, detail-oriented tasks with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Student Program Coordination: provide administrative support for undergraduate and graduate programs; coordinate Curriculum Committees and Graduate Studies Committee activities.
• Curriculum Coordination and Assessment: manage course inventory, catalog updates, and submissions; liaise with faculty and campus offices to ensure materials are complete and timely.
• Graduate Program Coordination: administer admissions, recruitment communications, and scholarship/funding processes; monitor enrollment and milestones.
• Student Support and Program Communication: serve as primary contact for current/prospective graduate students; manage routine communications and policies.
• Scholarship and Funding Administration: administer departmental scholarships and fellowships; coordinate awards and fund tracking.
• Data and Compliance: analyze admissions, enrollment, and program data; prepare dashboards and reports for leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Creative Cloud

Project management

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Design, seeks a Senior Academic Program Coordinator to support undergraduate and graduate programs with a strong focus on curriculum management, program operations, and student support. The role collaborates with faculty and university partners to ensure accurate records and compliant processes.

Responsibilities include coordinating curriculum submissions, managing graduate admissions and scholarships, and preparing dashboards for data‑driven