Student Program Coordinator, Engineering Student Success Center, Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Student Program Coordinator, Engineering Student Success Center, Cockrell School of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Cockrell School of Engineering

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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:

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

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. 

Position Purpose

Serve as primary point of contact for the development, implementation and coordination of EOE Program initiatives within four program areas--Recruitment and Outreach, Academics, Research and Graduate Recruiting and Leadership and Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and evaluation programs, events, and initiatives. Collect and analyze program data and compare to best practices for undergraduate student success initiatives.

• Partner with ESSC staff to lead the development and coordination efforts for programs, activities, and events. Enhance relationships with faculty, staff, alumni and industry to assist with the implementation ESSC initiatives.

• Assists with hiring and managing hourly employees, including student assistants, graduate assistants, tutors, and undergraduate research assistants.

• Manages the marketing, publicity, and assists with the development of printed materials, brochures, and websites. Contributes to external communications, such as website, newsletter, emails, ESSC news, to students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff.

• Coordinate with CSE recruiting on admitted student recruitment/yielding events including facilitating New Student Orientation information sessions.

• Interacts and advises student leaders of student organizations. Encourages their involvement as mentors and participants in academic programs. Serves as representative at student organization meetings.

• Participate in weekly meetings, retreats, professional development and various other meetings/programs at both the Cockrell School and University levels. Assist with events, programs and other ESSC initiatives as necessary and when needed. Assist with budget management for program area.

• Serves as the facilitator for ESSC first-year interest groups in both the fall and spring semester. Assists in developing seminar lesson plans and worksheets based on educational theories and research.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience coordinating or managing student programs.

• Experience working with diverse student populations.

• Demonstrated ability to serve as a student advocate with empathy and equity in mind.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a small work team environment with frequent interruptions and distractions.

• Ability to have a positive impact on recruitment, retention and graduation.

• Ability to utilize concepts of student development in program planning, counseling, and administrative duties.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, collaborating across units as needed.

• Ability to build relationships, and function as a stewar