Program Manager, Community Engaged Experiences

Program Leadership and Management

Develop, plan and implement strategies necessary to ensure high-quality delivery of relevant experiential learning opportunities to advanced degree students and deliverables to client organizations. In collaboration with the Associate Director for Employer Integration, manage the budget, human resources, external funding and revenue generation related to community engaged experiences, and the CONNECT program. Hire, train and manage graduate assistants to support program management and selection processes. Work closely with the OCLD program administrator and business services in the graduate school to invoice client organizations, collect payment, and distribute student awards.

Outreach and Communication

Manage existing and cultivate new relationships with organization clients, advanced degree students, faculty and staff across multiple colleges and schools at UT Austin, as well as external stakeholders to increase experiential learning engagement across the continuum of programs for all UT Austin graduate students and postdocs. Collaborate closely with the employer Integration team to align external organizational outreach and coordinate with the OCLD team to curate professional development training for program participants. Collaborate and support OCLD and Graduate School large scale events such as Graduate Student Orientation, Convocation, Empower Your Pitch etc. Contribute to a positive team environment and culture by supporting team initiatives and events. Collaborate with RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, career service offices, and development to create and steward community and funder relationships as needed.

Individual and Group Career and Professional Development Advising

Provide career advising and coaching specifically for advanced degree students and postdoctoral scholars with a focus on preparation for public service, nonprofit and community-based employment. Types of advising can include meeting 1 : 1 or in groups with students and scholars in person, through video conference, and by phone on topics ranging from application document preparation, career changing, career advancement, exploration and planning, interviewing, negotiation, and decision-making strategies.

Assessment and Impact Reporting

Working closely with the team, develop and implement strategies for measuring, tracking and reporting key program goals and outcomes. Oversee effective, timely, and responsive communication with leadership, community stakeholders and partners increasing awareness of the impact of CONNECT and community engaged experiences.

Thought Leadership, Learning and Resources

Provide leadership to ensure the UT-Austin campus is aware of the value of the CONNECT program. Provide thought leadership and contribute to the university, state and national initiatives related to experiential learning for advanced degree students and scholars and community engagement.