Student Connections & Partnerships Coordinator

The-University-of-Austin-; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Austin seeks a relational, highly organized Coordinator to support its Talent Network and broader Community Relations initiatives. This full-time role in the Student Life & Community department offers room for creativity and professional growth in a fast-paced, growing university.

The Coordinator will manage Talent Network operations, maintain partner and student databases, and support events and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Comfort with databases, spreadsheets, and calendars.
• Sound judgment and professionalism with students, families, leadership, and partners.
• Genuine interest in students' professional development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary student contact for Talent Network opportunities and manage its day-to-day operations.
• Maintain a database of members, partners, student interests, opportunities, deadlines, and outcomes, along with a calendar of recruiting cycles and application deadlines.
• Gather current opportunity details from partners, communicate them to students, and help students understand requirements and timelines.
• Steward opportunities from introduction through completion, collecting student feedback and tracking participation, placements, and impact.
• Support events, site visits, Brown Bag Lunch & Learns, mentorship initiatives, and communications to members, including newsletters, invitations, and follow-up.
• Build strong relationships with students and assist with resume reviews and professional comportment.
• Support the Vice President in strengthening relationships with students, families, alumni, prospective students, and the broader community.
• Provide operational support for the Parents Program, including communications, databases, events, and volunteers.
• Serve as the main liaison with University events staff and assist with commencement and other milestone events.
• Help develop new initiatives such as merchandise and alumni efforts.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and own projects from planning through completion.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends for University events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Database proficiency

Attention to detail

Professionalism with students/partners

Student development interest

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

The University of Austin seeks a relational, highly organized Coordinator to support its Talent Network and broader Community Relations initiatives. This full-time role in the Student Life & Community department offers room for creativity and professional growth in a fast-paced, growing university.

The Coordinator will manage Talent Network operations, maintain partner and student databases, and support events and communications.