What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Support Coordinator position at UT Dallas?
The Academic Support Coordinator position is a key member of the School's lead administrative team. The role requires a highly organized, energetic, detail-oriented individual who takes initiative and exhibits strong leadership skills. Event management experience is a must. The position will provide opportunities for creative problem-solving and innovation to help faculty and students succeed.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Four or more years of administrative office experience in an academic environment. Excellent computer skills with various programs and ability to work with specialized databases. Outstanding customer service skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and manage departmental events, most importantly the school-based commencement ceremony; own all aspects of organizing, coordinating, staffing, and managing each event.
- Administer the School's course schedule; work closely with the dean and faculty to update and optimize the academic schedule each semester.
- Work closely with the school's Marketing Communications team to promote events and projects.
- Administer the School's scholarship program, which opens each spring and is processed and awarded each summer.
- Manage and complete various administrative and operational tasks per the needs of the department.
- Organize and present staff meetings.
- Intermediate Microsoft Suite skills, especially Word and Excel, are necessary.
Additional Information
A remote work schedule is not available for this position.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes :
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https : / / hr.utdallas.edu / employees / benefits / for more information.
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .
