Senior Course Scheduler, Electrical and Computer Engineering in Cockrell School of Engineering

utaustin; Utah; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Vision, dental, life and disability

Generous vacation and holidays

Retirement plan with employer matching

LinkedIn Learning training access

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Library access

Campus transit benefits

Job summary

The Senior Course Scheduler, embedded in the Chandra Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UT Austin, will manage class schedules and course-related programming on the UT campus. This role coordinates data entry, updates, and room bookings, ensuring compliance with deadlines and university policies.

Under limited supervision, you will collaborate with academic units to optimize space, TA assignments, and course reporting, contributing to effective teaching schedules and

Responsibilities

• Course Scheduling and Management: Oversee scheduling courses for the department, including Individual Instruction courses. Work with faculty leadership to resolve disputes and improve course scheduling. Implement college and departmental teaching loads and enrollment requirements. Oversee course inventory management, including updating FaSET.

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Senior Course Scheduler, Electrical and Computer Engineering in Cockrell School of Engineering

Hiring Department:

Chandra Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Nov 01, 2026

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes
As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation's most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin - named \"America's Coolest City\" by Expedia and \"The Best Place to Live in the U.S.\" by U.S. News and World Report - the Cockrell School embodies the city's innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers , provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)


• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options


• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays


• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds


• 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


• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities


• Tuition assistance


• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets


• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card


• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

About ECE

The Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is the largest department in the Cockrell School of Engineering with more than 2,500 students and 80 faculty. Our outstanding faculty bring state-of-the-art research, development, and design experience into the classroom, ensuring that our students and alumni are amongst the best in their fields and that our research advances the scientific community as well as society and business.

Purpose

The Senior Course Scheduler, under limited supervision, works closely with academic units to schedule classes and/or course-related programming, including updates and cancellations by coordinating data entry and proofing schedules using automated scheduling and registration systems. Ensures appropriate classroom facilities are available. Keeps departments apprised of changes in policies and deadlines within required notification period. Problem solve and troubleshoot escalated issues or complex issues to resolution. Review requested changes with departments. Coordinate and monitor departmental compliance with various reporting structures, including but not limited to, course instructor surveys and final exam reporting. Prepare reports to advise space planning, the configuration of classes for student allocation and the provision of room booking as well as other related reports. Facilitate teaching assistant assignments and allocations and manage the TA application at direction of faculty TA coordinator and Associate Chair of academic affairs. May assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to improve work processes and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Course Scheduling and Management: Oversee scheduling courses for the department, including Individual Instruction courses. Work with faculty leadership to resolve disputes and improve course scheduling. Implement college and departmental teaching loads and enrollment requirements. Oversee course inventory management, including updating Faculty and Student Electronic Tracking System (FaSET).


• Serve as the administrator of Course Instructor Surveys (CIS). Manage grade reporting, input, and changes for all courses including for Independent Study courses, and Course Flags. Collect course syllabi and faculty CV's each semester and upload them to the UT Registrar site for public viewing. Process Authorization to Teach Graduate Course forms and exam waivers (if applicable).