Senior Student Program Coordinator, Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Senior Student Program Coordinator, 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

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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 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.

Purpose

The Co-op Program Coordinator is responsible for the management of the Cooperative Engineering Education Program which includes course facilitation, grading, student tracking, employer relations, marketing, and more. Additionally, this position will serve as a career advisor for the Engineering Career Assistance Center, delivering first-rate career services for Cockrell School of Engineering students and alumni.

Responsibilities

• Manage the enrollment, assignment of coursework, and grading for three co-op cohorts at any given time

• Promote co-op program and opportunities to students via digital/paper media and information sessions

• Recruit employer partners to offer co-op positions and grow the size of the program

• Collaborate with multiple campus partners, staff, and faculty to ensure seamless transition of students from school to work and vice versa

• Conduct individual advising sessions to help students/alumni make informed career decisions and to aid in preparation of job application materials

• Deliver career workshops and topical outreach presentations to general and targeted student populations

• Facilitate a First-Year or Transfer-Year Interest group with the aid of a student mentor by sharing school resources and ease students to campus life

• Assist with logistical and administrative details for career fairs, office-related events, and departmental events

• Produce marketing, promotional materials, and social media content for owned programs

• Coordinate additional programs which may include supervising student staff, tracking graduate accommodation via first destination reports, etc.

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience coordinating student programs.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and support students.

• High energy, team player with strong verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with all levels of constituents; students, employers, faculty and other staff members. Demonstrated professional demeanor.

• Proven ability to take ownership of programs and innovate new ideas for continuous improvement.

• Able to work independently and in teams with overlapping projects.

• Solid proficiency with standard applications in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Suite.

• Quick learner of online and technology tools such as online databases, platforms, and applications.

• Familiarity with video and web conferencing software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

• Strong attention to detail.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and three years or more years of experien