Student Program Coordinator, School of Law

Job Posting Title:

Student Program Coordinator, School of Law

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Hiring Department:

School of Law

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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:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas School of Law strives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community. 

The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including: 

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%) 

• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays 

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan) 

• 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 

• Training and conference opportunities 

• Tuition assistance 

• Athletic ticket discounts 

• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums 

• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card 

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards 

Purpose

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, to provide student organization advising and student life program development and coordination for the Student Affairs Office in the School of Law

Responsibilities

• Oversee student organization management. Review and revise student organization policies, as necessary. Organize annual training of student leaders on policies and procedures such as budgeting and fiscal management, risk management, succession planning, event planning, and publicity. Support student organizations with budgeting; event planning; contracts, payments, and reimbursements; and leadership transition.

• Coordinate administrative aspects of the Society Program, including interview and selection process, training, event planning, and contracts, payments, and reimbursements. Manage the Society Program budget and provide monthly updates to Director of Student Affairs and student leaders.

• Coordinate all events produced by the Student Affairs Office, including but not limited to Welcome Week, the Sunflower Ceremony, Law School 101, Celebration of Service, and wellness programming. Process contracts with and bills from third-party vendors. Maintain relationships with Law School Special Events department, Accounting Department, and third-party vendors.

• Assist in the management of a six-figure budget for student life programming.

• Coordinate all aspects of student travel.

• Assist with final exam administration.

• Other related responsibilities and functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years' experience working with student populations. Candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). Must be organized, detail-oriented, and student-focused. Demonstrated problem solving skills, ability and willingness to work as a supportive team member and independently, and ability to prioritize and complete work within required time periods in a fast-paced environment.  Demonstrated record of professional demeanor and discretion with the ability to interact diplomatically with a wide range of people. Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality. Customer service experience.  Willing to work evening and weekend events as required.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree. Experience coordinating and developing student programs. Previous advising experience. 

Salary Range

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, use of manual dexterity. Lift and move standar