Undergraduate Advising & Programs Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs is hiring an Undergraduate Academic Program Coordinator on UT's main campus.

The role leads undergraduate advising, student success initiatives, and specialized credentials, supporting LBJ undergraduates toward timely graduation. You will collaborate with faculty, OSAA teams, and campus partners to manage degree requirements, advising activities, and events, providing guidance and resources to students throughout

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Public Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Three or more years of professional experience in academic advising, implementing student success initiatives, student affairs, higher education administration, or program coordination.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying university academic policies, degree requirements, and curriculum.
• Ability to maintain academic records and work with student information systems, degree audit software, or student success platforms.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate complex projects, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead undergraduate student success initiatives and academic advising for LBJ undergraduates.
• Advise students on course selection, registration changes, and degree planning.
• Maintain accurate academic records and support the transfer process.
• Coordinate events and collaborate with campus partners on academic components and programming.

Skills

Student advising

Program coordination

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Public Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, or related field

Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Public Affairs, Counseling, or Educational Leadership

Tools

IDA

EAB Navigate360

Canvas

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs is hiring an Undergraduate Academic Program Coordinator on UT's main campus.

The role leads undergraduate advising, student success initiatives, and specialized credentials, supporting LBJ undergraduates toward timely graduation. You will collaborate with faculty, OSAA teams, and campus partners to manage degree requirements, advising activities, and events, providing guidance and resources to students throughout