Student Program Coordinator, Engineering Student Life, Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title :

Student Program Coordinator, Engineering Student Life, Cockrell School of Engineering

Hiring Department :

Cockrell School of Engineering

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details : General Notes

About Us

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

To provide student organization advising, program development activities, and coordination for the Student Life Office in the Cockrell School of Engineering.

Responsibilities

CSE Student Organizations : Serve as Engineering Student Life point of contact for 80+ engineering student organizations. Problem-solve with and advise students regarding student organization issues such as event planning, fundraising, travel, recruitment, organization structure, and member retention. Work with Engineering Student Life team to coordinate and lead monthly meetings with CSE student organization leaders. Gather feedback and analyze data as part of ongoing student programming assessment. Oversee student organization office spaces in the EER student organization suite. Assist organizations with annual re-registration and re-sponsorship process through the Student Activities Office in the Dean of Students. Educate and enforce CSE and University student organization policies and procedures. Collaborate with Engineering Student Life staff to revise and implement policies and procedures. Partner with the Dean of Students to ensure annual Safety Education Program completion.

Special Programs : Assist in planning and execution of annual Engineering events such as the LeaderShape Institute and the Gone to Engineering new student welcome event. Support Texas Engineering Belonging and Engagement initiatives and contribute to team activities and programming.

Supervisory : Hire, Train, and Supervise 1-3 student assistants and one full-time Graduate Assistant. Set schedules according to office needs and manage educational projects.

Corporate and Alumni Relations : Work with Assist Director to review best practices and University policies for appropriate interaction with corporate partners. Assemble appropriate student attendees forrelationship-buildingmeetings. Guide student organizations on appropriate corporate materials and communication methods.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and three years of program coordination or administration experience.

Strong presentation skills and confident facilitating content to large groups.

Ability to professionally communicate with many populations and stakeholders. Strong knowledge of Student Development Theory and Student Affairs.

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work effectively independently and in group settings.

Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to perform at a high level while managing multiple projects and frequent interruptions.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration or three years of related experience working in a higher education environment.

Experience advising student organizations.

Detail oriented, flexible, and able to adapt to change well.

Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and establish rapport with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

Experience with UT-Austin policies and processing pertaining to purchasing, event planning, and common technology (Qualtrics, Advisors Toolkit, Zoom, etc).

Salary Range

$50,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office environment.

Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.

Work Shift

Standard work schedule is in-person, Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

This position is based in Austin, TX.

Periodic work outside of normal business hours, to include evenings and weekends, may be required on a periodic basis.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

Letter of interest

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

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency :

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification :

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify :

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance :

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.