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Graduate Program Administrator (MSIS), School of Information

The University of Texas at Austin
UT MAIN CAMPUS, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 May 2026
💰 $65,000/yr

About the role

Job Posting Title:

Graduate Program Administrator (MSIS), School of Information

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Hiring Department:

School of Information

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Jun 01, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Across libraries and archives, data science, and user experience design and research, our work shapes how individuals, organizations, and societies connect, learn, conduct business, and engage with culture. Our students learn to be connectors — bridging people and information, technology and communities, AI and data — ensuring that data, information, and knowledge are organized, accessible, and responsibly applied, with the ethical responsibility these societally transformative roles demand.

To learn more about the iSchool, visit https://ischool.utexas.edu/about.

The university offers an impressive benefits package. For more information, see Prospective Employee Benefits.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without the need for sponsorship.

Purpose

Coordinate all aspects of the MS in Information Studies program at the School of Information. Provide academic advising to master’s students. Develop and implement services to facilitate all elements of the Graduate Student Services Office. 

Responsibilities

Recruitment and Admissions

  • Serve as primary contact for prospective MSIS, dual degree, 4+1, and SLC students. 

  • Manage graduate recruitment activities, coordinate graduate admissions, providing key insights and strategic support to the Master’s Admissions Committee. 

  • Contribute to the development of admission systems and resources by designing and refining workflows, as well as providing insightful feedback to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Oversee admission decision entering and key communication. Liaise with the Office of Graduate Admissions on application and admissions matters.  

  • Manage all aspects of new student services from admission through orientation, planning and executing various Admitted Student Day, Registration, and welcome week events, in coordination with other Graduate Student Services staff. 

  • Manage and curate student engagement tools while communicating resources to ensure a seamless transition for students, providing clear guidance and support throughout the process

Current Student Affairs

  • Plan, execute and support student life activities in coordination with student organizations and various campus partners (ISSS, ICRM, Career Success).�� 

  • Develop, organize, and lead informational sessions on key academic and student milestones, including Capstone projects, CPT/OPT processes, and graduation requirements.

  • Collaborate with iSchool leadership and Graduate Advisor to revise, maintain, and uphold the MS in Information Studies handbook.  

  • Provide key operational and strategic support for both MSIS and PhD programs (when able), ensuring alignment in student services and academic processes.

  • Develop and enhance resources—such as procedural guides, advising tools, and student support materials—to improve accessibility, efficiency, and overall program effectiveness.

  • Serve as an initial contact for student concerns and ensuring timely resolution of academic, student, and administrative items, escalating items to leadership as need be.

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Company

The University of Texas at Austin

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