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Employer The University of Texas at Austin Location Austin, Texas Salary $50,000 Closing date Mar 21, 2025
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Specialty Global Education Position Type Coordinator Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type College / University
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Job Posting Title
Program Coordinator
Hiring Department
Global Engagement
Position Open To
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
FLSA Status
Exempt
Earliest Start Date
Immediately
Position Duration
Expected to Continue
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details
General Notes
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is one of the largest public universities in the United States and is the flagship of The University of Texas System. UT Austin enrolls more than 52,000 students studying in almost 120 bachelor’s degree programs and more than 220 graduate programs across 18 colleges and schools. UT Austin is steadfastly committed to global engagement and is home to more than 5,600 international students and 1,500 international scholars from more than 130 countries, with more than 530,000 living alumni in 176 counties around the world.
Texas Global advances UT Austin’s academic mission by leading, supporting, and coordinating the university’s international engagement efforts, fostering strategic partnerships on campus and abroad, welcoming a cadre of impressive international students and scholars to campus, and creating opportunities for students and faculty to engage with peers and institutions around the world. Texas Global is comprised of nine units, home to over 140 staff members, and continued growth of the organization is expected.
Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty and staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.
UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
The program coordinator at International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) coordinates programs to support the academic, cultural, and social adjustment of students and scholars.
Responsibilities
- Programming - Work as an active and collaborative member of the intercultural programs and initiatives team within ISSS to coordinate cultural and social programming for international students and scholars, including service learning, leadership, and co-curricular activities. Coordinate program logistics and operations and work within budget guidelines to ensure successful execution. Provide insights on implementing the orientation strategy and assist with executing international student orientation. Assess programs and events using unit protocols and guidelines.
- Communication and Outreach - Coordinate intercultural program marketing materials for the web and print in accordance with Texas Global branding. Actively engage on ISSS social media platforms to promote programs and events. Collaborate across campus departments and units to develop and implement intercultural programs for international students and scholars. Build and cultivate relationships with community partners and student organizations to support program development.
- Support of ISSS and Texas Global Functions - Actively support the critical priorities and functions of ISSS and Texas Global. Regularly attend and actively contribute to ISSS programs and events for the international community. Attend staff meetings and serve on internal work groups to support the organization's mission.
Bachelor's degree and three years of related event programming experience. Strong skills in intercultural communication, professional communication, and public speaking. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and maintain a high level of organization. Excellent professional demeanor. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member. Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask in a fast-paced team environment. Commitment to high-quality and efficient customer service to faculty, staff, and external partners. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience in program coordination and administration in a university context. Direct experience working with international students and scholars within a university context.
Salary Range
$50,000
Working Conditions
Work in a shared office environment. Work around standard office conditions. This position is located in Austin, Texas.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States. Founded in 1883, the university has grown from a single building, eight teachers, two departments and 221 students to a 350-acre main campus with 21,000 faculty and staff, 16 colleges and schools and over 52,000 students. The university’s reach goes far beyond the borders of the main campus with satellite campuses and research centers across Texas, including the J.J. Pickle Research Campus, the Marine Science Institute, the McDonald Observatory, the Montopolis Research Center and the Brackenridge tract. With an enrollment of 11,000 students and more than 3,500 master’s and doctor’s degrees awarded annually, the graduate school is a national leader in graduate degrees awarded and one of the largest graduate schools in the nation. More than 8,700 bachelor’s degrees are awarded annually in more than 170 fields of study and 100 majors. The university has one of the most diverse student populations in the country and is a national leader in the number of undergraduate degrees awarded to minority students.
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