Senior Program Coordinator for Career Education, College of Natural Sciences

Job Posting Title:

Senior Program Coordinator for Career Education, College of Natural Sciences

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Hiring Department:

College of Natural Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.  We are committed to being a community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences and lets each person know that they belong.  What starts here really does change the world.  For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu.  

 

Quality and innovative career education is a critical component of the College of Natural Science’s strategic focus on improving post-graduation outcomes for all CNS students.

 

Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

The Program Coordinator for Career Education will support activities aimed at integrating career development and success into undergraduate courses in CNS. To advance our core mission of fostering wellness, belonging, and success for all students.

Responsibilities

• Research and development: Keep up with research, activities, and ideas around career education through the literature, professional organizations, and networks. Collect, develop, and share career education activities for use in CNS courses. Participate in program data collection and analysis. Collaborate on sharing program outcomes at conferences and in published works.

• Program management: Coordinate day-to-day and recurring administrative duties for NSC career courses and Pre-Health Professions Certificate. Recruit and train student employees.  Develop and maintain program websites and career education Canvas courses. Produce formal reports regarding progress toward program goals.

• Communication & collaboration: Develop and share marketing materials to promote career education programs to campus partners. Communicate and collaborate with CNS faculty, Career and Health Professions offices, advising, and other campus units to ensure integration across programs. Identify internal and external partnerships (including alumni) to support program growth and improvement.

• Other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events within CNS.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience in program administration or coordination. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty. Ability to collaborate effectively with various academic and professional departments. Attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard. Experience with student enrollment processes, survey tools like Qualtrics, promotional and/or web design.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with UT-specific applications and student enrollment processes is preferred. Ability to conduct basic research and data analysis.

Salary Range

$55,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Environmental Demands: may work around standard office conditions

• Physical Tasks: Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current univ