Senior Program Coordinator - College of AI, Cyber and Computing (CAICC), Student Success Center

The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a Senior Program Coordinator to coordinate and administer programs, including budgeting, scheduling, and partner engagement. The role supports the College of AI, Cyber and Computing and USAA Student Success Center, focusing on the USAA Ascent Scholars program and related activities.

Responsibilities cover program operations, engagement, communications, grant deliverables, and assessment, with potential to coordinate additional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• One year 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

• Administers, coordinates, and participates in activities involved in assigned programs or projects, including budgeting, scheduling, marketing, training, and evaluating programs.
• Develops and implements standards for the attainment of program goals and objectives.
• Maintains frequent interaction with departments, special groups, and external agencies in administering programs.
• Facilitates the development of new partnerships for various programs.
• Evaluates and reports on program results, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities.
• Coordinates staff training and development and assesses the effectiveness of the program through feedback and performance results.
• Determines work priorities to ensure that the most important and urgent tasks are completed first, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Problem Solving

Time Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

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 $58,900/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/7/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Senior Program Coordinator coordinates and administers activities of assigned programs by developing and implementing procedures, processes, services, and systems. This role serves as a liaison with other programs and external parties to ensure cooperation, efficiencies, and accomplishment of stated objectives.

This position supports the College of AI, Cyber and Computing and USAA Student Success Center, with primary responsibility for coordinating and administering the USAA Ascent Scholars program. Responsibilities include coordinating program operations, scholar engagement and communications, programming, experiential learning activities, program tracking and assessment, partner coordination, and grant-related deliverables. The position may also coordinate additional student success programs, projects, and initiatives as assigned in support of evolving College and Student Success Center priorities.

Core Responsibilities

• Administers, coordinates, and participates in activities involved in assigned programs or projects, including budgeting, scheduling, marketing, training, and evaluating programs.
• Develops and implements standards for the attainment of program goals and objectives.
• Maintains frequent interaction with departments, special groups, and external agencies in administering programs.
• Facilitates the development of new partnerships for various programs.
• Evaluates and reports on program results, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program activities.
• Coordinates staff training and development and assesses the effectiveness of the program through feedback and performance results.
• Determines work priorities to ensure that the most important and urgent tasks are completed first, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• One (1) year 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Strategic Thinking

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 based 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. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

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 Affi­missive Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.