Program Coordinator - Texas Law Financial Aid

Job Posting Title:

Program Coordinator - Texas Law Financial Aid

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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

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Financial Aid, the Program Coordinator will provide advanced administrative and programmatic support for the School of Law’s Office of Financial Aid.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily administrative activities of the office, including but not limited to calendar management, room reservations, document preparation, and processing of financial aid payments. 

• Manage and maintain the general email inbox while answering the main phone line.

• Meet and advise students on financial aid related matters.

• Assist with marketing and communications, including developing and distributing promotional materials, creating email content, and other correspondence for the office.

• Assist in planning, creating, and coordinating programs and events related to financial aid.

• Serve as a liaison with internal and external constituents, including prelaw students and advisors, law students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and community members.

• Support other administrative functions in the unit as needed and/or directed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in student program administration or program coordination.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Office, and Word.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in student program administration, program coordination, counseling/advising of students.

• Experience with marketing communications, including online and social media. 

• Experience and knowledge of analytical and statistical reporting practices.

• Experience in University-based platforms, e.g., Student Financial Aid, VIP, LASSO

Salary Range

$52,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• May require occasional lifting and moving

• May be required to work evening, weekends, and additional hours occasionally

• On site work is the expectation for this position

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

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

• Letter of interest

Important