Senior Academic Programs Lead - Hybrid, Austin

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Academic Program Coordinator for the Texas McCombs MSM program. This role supports the Master of Science in Marketing, coordinating student experiences and collaborating with faculty and career teams.

Responsibilities include advising students, organizing co-curricular programming, and maintaining program resources while partnering with campus offices to promote student success. Hybrid work on the UT Austin campus is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in higher education, program management or related industry role.
• Experience helping students navigate degree requirements for graduation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with students and academic partners.
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent event planning and project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Ability to pivot and adapt with the demands of a fast-paced and growing program.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee students' degree & curriculum requirements; ensuring students are meeting degree requirements; registration add/drop changes in schedule.
• Collaborate with MS Program Director, Director of Student Experience, and Career Management Team to create co-curricular programming to complement academic experiences.
• Work with MSPO Program Operations team to coordinate final exam scheduling, elective offerings, and course instructor survey.
• Work with faculty in the program to ensure excellent student experience.
• Develop, and regularly maintain, MS Program student handbook in collaboration with the MS Program's Graduate Studies Committee.
• Collaborate with Event Program Coordinator and Director of Student Experience to help plan and execute larger events such as Orientation and Graduation.
• Collaborate with Texas Global, Counseling and Mental Health Center as well as other campus offices to ensure student success.
• Actively contribute to the entire MS Programs Office, including collaborating with other areas and thinking about overall student affairs process & policies.
• Provide advising to students (including but not limited to degree progress, university resources, academic status).
• Communicate with students about policies, events, engagement opportunities and deadlines.
• Onboard new students at the beginning of each academic cycle.
• Help identify at‑risk students and provide them direction to the proper resources.
• Track, analyze, and report student data - provide data to external offices such as Dean's office, Graduate School, University Assessment, and external program.

Skills

Communication skills

Event planning

Project management

Collaboration

Confidential information handling

Rapport with students

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Academic Program Coordinator for the Texas McCombs MSM program. This role supports the Master of Science in Marketing, coordinating student experiences and collaborating with faculty and career teams.

Responsibilities include advising students, organizing co-curricular programming, and maintaining program resources while partnering with campus offices to promote student success. Hybrid work on the UT Austin campus is available.