Student Program Coordinator, BBA Student Life, Texas McCombs

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Red McCombs School of Business seeks a Student Program Coordinator for BBA Student Life. You will lead the McCombs Leadership Academy, recruit participants, facilitate programs, and manage partnerships with corporate and institutional partners.

You will advise 20+ student organizations, support major events like Commencement and Awards, and mentor first‑year students through Freshman Launch. This is a full‑time, on‑campus position on UT Austin's Main Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years' experience coordinating leadership education programming, managing events, and student affairs programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and to collaborate within a team.
• Excellent written, oral communication and past experience giving successful presentations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a constant workload of multiple tasks.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills as well as accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the McCombs Leadership Academy and related leadership education programming for BBA students, including recruitment, facilitation, and partnerships.
• Advise and support 20+ student organizations on policy, programming, and leadership development; train student leaders on policies and programming strategies.
• Assist in planning and executing large-scale BBA events (e.g., Commencement, Awards Ceremony) and coordinate student-led events (e.g., Undergraduate Case Competition).
• Advise Freshman Launch in developing and executing programming to support first-year BBA students.

Skills

Leadership development

Event coordination

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Student Program Coordinator, BBA Student Life, Texas McCombs

Hiring Department:

Red McCombs School of Business

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:

General Notes

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands‑on experiences alongside the ground‑breaking research and thought leadership of a world‑class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human‑centered and future‑focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about Texas McCombs please visit: .

Purpose

The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin is a top‑ranked business school with an undergraduate population of 5,000 students. The BBA Student Life team is a unit within the BBA Program Office, who is responsible for supporting students through their academic journey in the BBA program.The BBA Student Life team is responsible for contributing to the co‑curricular experience for the undergraduate students in the McCombs School of Business.

The Student Program Coordinator, BBA Student Life leads the McCombs Leadership Academy and related leadership programming, managing participant recruitment, program facilitation, and corporate and institutional partnerships. This role also advises 20+ student organizations on policy and leadership development, supports the Assistant Director in executing large‑scale BBA events like Commencement and the Awards Ceremony, and coordinates student‑led initiatives such as the Undergraduate Case Competition. Additionally, the position advises Freshman Launch to support first‑year BBA students' transition and development.

Responsibilities

Leadership Development Programming

• Lead the development and execution of the McCombs Leadership Academy and additional leadership education programming (ex: leadership conferences, workshops, etc.) for BBA students including the recruitment of participants, facilitation of the program, and development of corporate and institutional partnerships.

Student Organization Support

• Support the operations of the McCombs Student Organization program by advising 20+ student organizations on policy, programming, and leadership development. Assist with training student leaders on leadership, university policies, and effective programming strategies.

Event Planning & Management

• Support the Assistant Director in planning and execution of large‑scale BBA Program office events (ex: McCombs Awards Ceremony, BBA Study Break, Commencement, Gone to Business, etc.). Coordinate and advise on student‑led events (ex: McCombs Undergraduate Case Competition, student leadership awards, etc.).

Sponsored Student Organization Advising

• Advise Freshman Launch, a BBA sponsored student organization, in the development and execution of programming to support the development of first year students in the BBA program.

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years' experience coordinating leadership education programming, managing events, and student affairs programs
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and to collaborate within a team
• Excellent written, oral communication and past experience giving successful presentations
• Ability to organize and prioritize a constant workload of multiple tasks
• Excellent problem‑solving skills as well as accuracy and attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable to change

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education administration or similar field and two years' experience in a higher education setting
• Experience coordinating leadership education programming
• Experience teaching or training, developing, or advising students
• Experience with event management and execution

Salary Range

$50,000

Working Conditions

• Works in a standard office environment with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Occasionally lifts/moves boxes & other materials weighing up to 30 pounds
• Work shift is Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some evening and weekend hours may be required during peak periods and special events.
• This is an Austin, TX-based position
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.