Strategic Initiatives Program Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for Strategic Initiatives on the UT Austin main campus. This role supports Admissions through program administration, CRM and data management, partner engagement, and cross-functional coordination to drive enrollment strategy.

Responsibilities include managing pathway programs, improving participation, coordinating with multiple departments, and producing reports to inform program design and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience coordinating programs, projects, student services, recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, or related functions.
• Experience managing multiple projects, timelines, stakeholders, and detailed workflows.
• Experience using a CRM, SIS, database, or comparable tech to maintain records and support reporting.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate findings into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of admissions pathway programs.
• Identify barriers to participation and recommend improvements to strengthen access and enrollment.
• Support prospect-pool development, data imports, lead acquisition, and campaign preparation.
• Monitor pathway progression and share insights to optimize conversion and outcomes.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Slate / higher-ed CRM

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator for Strategic Initiatives on the UT Austin main campus. This role supports Admissions through program administration, CRM and data management, partner engagement, and cross-functional coordination to drive enrollment strategy.

Responsibilities include managing pathway programs, improving participation, coordinating with multiple departments, and producing reports to inform program design and resource allocation.