Senior Program Manager, Engineering Honors

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering seeks a Senior Manager for the Engineering BS and Business MS Honors Program to provide concierge-style advising and progress tracking from enrollment through completion.

You will partner with faculty and staff to implement program policies, guide students through career exploration, study abroad planning, and leadership experiences, and maintain detailed program records and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, student development, or related field.
• Five years of experience including supervisory experience.
• Experience in academic advising, success coaching, first-year experience, or retention.
• Proven ability to establish rapport with students, faculty and staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional academic advising, career exploration, study abroad planning, leadership development, and relevant resource referrals, orientation, and registration assistance to assigned students.
• Serve as the central, ongoing case manager for assigned BS/MS Honors Students.
• Prepares reports, proposals, and recommendations for overall programs; keeps detailed records of assigned activities.
• Collaborate with a broad network of internal and external partners to connect students to mentoring, internship, and study abroad.
• Collaborate across CSE to develop and implement student leadership experiences and support strategies that promote a sense of belonging and strengthen student outcomes.
• Respond to students’ inquiries via phone, email, and technology applications (Navigate, two-way texts, etc.)
• Utilize technology (Navigate, etc.) to streamline student communications, nudges, and progress monitoring.
• Develop, manage, and communicate services and resources through program promotions, class presentations, training sessions, and faculty and community collaborations.
• Participate in ongoing relevant professional development to ensure implementation of current strategies and promising practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Academic advising

Success coaching

Student development

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal communication

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, student development, or related field

Tools

Navigate

Student information systems

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering seeks a Senior Manager for the Engineering BS and Business MS Honors Program to provide concierge-style advising and progress tracking from enrollment through completion.

You will partner with faculty and staff to implement program policies, guide students through career exploration, study abroad planning, and leadership experiences, and maintain detailed program records and reports.