Senior Student Programs Coordinator – Mentorship and Engagement Focus

Job Posting Title:

Senior Student Programs Coordinator – Mentorship and Engagement Focus

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Hiring Department:

Clements Center for National Security

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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 Until Jun 25, 2027

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Clements Center for National Security at The University of Texas at Austin draws on the best insights of diplomatic and military history with the mission to train the next generation of national security leaders. For more information on The Clements Center, please visit: www.clementscenter.org

Your skills will make a difference.
 

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• 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
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro 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.

This is a 12-month assignment in the Clements Center for National Security with the possibility of extension. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Student Programs on the student programs team. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer.

Purpose

The Clements Center for National Security seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Student Programs Senior Coordinator with a focus on mentorship and student engagement. This role provides valuable support in planning, organizing, and executing a wide range of activities aimed at enhancing the student experience. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have a demonstrated passion for mentoring students—especially those pursuing careers in public service and national security.

This position involves event coordination, administrative support, marketing and promotion, student advising and mentorship, logistics management, and collaboration with campus departments. The Student Programs Assistant will play a key role in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students as they explore academic and professional opportunities in national security.

Responsibilities

• Supports all facets of Clements Center events, student programs, conferences, and other projects as assigned.
• Provides direct support and informal mentorship to students involved in the Center’s programming, helping connect them with resources, advising on opportunities, and fostering community among students interested in public service careers.
• Provides administrative and logistical support for the student programs team, including basic accounting (processing expense receipts and payment vouchers), travel management, application and registration systems, purchasing, coordinating catering and facilities, and event marketing. Maintains departmental records related to these functions.
• Coordinates with partner organizations such as the Strauss Center, the Intelligence Studies Project, and the America in the World Consortiu