Senior Program Coordinator, College of Natural Sciences

Job Posting Title:

Senior Program Coordinator, 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.  

 

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

Purpose

To comprehensively support the Polymathic Scholars honors program in administrative, advising and teaching capacities; and to advance our core mission of fostering wellness, belonging, and success for all students.

Responsibilities

• Advise Polymaths pursuing the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science and Arts Honors degree. Assist with summer orientation planning for incoming students. Track student progress and communicate with CNS Records.
• Design and teach up to four writing and academic field invention seminars per year, serve as co-instructor of first-year seminars, and evaluate the effectiveness of these courses.
• Develop, implement and evaluate protocols for student proposals, assist with thesis evaluation, collaborate on development of program goals and support faculty director and CNS Honors director.
• Maintain database, internal records and website. Perform related duties and special projects as assigned. Attend professional development seminars.
• Market Polymathic Scholars to undergraduates, faculty, staff, and high school students.
• Recruit and evaluate students for admission to CNS Honors programs and support CNS Honors functions.
• Other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and staffing events within CNS.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with at least five years of experience being responsible for program administration or program coordination. High school or university level teaching experience.Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to rapidly task-switch. Must be student-centered and have the ability to connect with students from different backgrounds. Ability to build strong working relationships with different stakeholders. Detail oriented, organized, ability to adapt complex information for intended audiences. If hired, further documentation and accreditation must be obtained for teaching role.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive experience teaching writing, especially science writing. Five or more years of experience leading student programming. Experience working with STEM student populations. Familiarity with UT Advising technology and policy. More than the required education and 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
• Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be required. Some travel may be required.

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 university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has b