Director, Archer Fellowship Program

Job Posting Title :

Director, Archer Fellowship Program

Hiring Department : Academic Affairs

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Dec 08, 2025

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details : General Notes

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is one of the largest public universities in the United States and is the flagship of The University of Texas System. UT Austin enrolls more than 53,000 students studying in nearly 120 bachelor's degree programs and more than 220 graduate programs across 19 colleges and schools.

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 7.75% 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

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

The Director of the Archer Fellowship Program provides strategic leadership and fosters campus-wide collaboration to support and enhance UT Austin's participation in the undergraduate Archer Fellowship Program, reinforcing the university's commitment to educating the next generation of leaders for local, state, federal, and international service. The Director works in cooperation with the UT System Archer Center, the UT Austin Faculty Director, and the Graduate Archer Fellowship Program Campus Coordinator to align with the overall goals for the program that are established by the UT System and the Archer Center. This position reports directly to the Provost.

Responsibilities

Strategy : Provide strategic leadership to socialize, grow, and advance the undergraduate Archer Fellowship Program at UT Austin. Represent the program in the Provost's Office portfolio to align with and integrate into the student experience.Partner with the UT Austin Archer Fellowship Program Faculty Director to align the program's academic components with the university's academic standards and criteria. Partner with the University Development Office and the Provost's Office to explore funding and financial support for selected Archer Fellows. Provide strategic leadership for the UT System's public service programmatic expansion efforts, including the implementation and growth of the Texas Legislative Fellowship Program, to broaden student access to experiential learning and civic engagement opportunities.

Relationship Management : Engage campus partners across the University's colleges and schools to share program information and updates, enabling administrators to effectively promote the opportunity and ensure student representation from all areas of campus. Work with campus partners across the university to identify barriers to participation and provide strategic leadership on addressing these barriers (academic, scheduling, enrollment, funding, etc.). Work in coordination with the Archer Center and the UT Austin Archer Fellowship Faculty Director to identify and invite campus leadership to serve on the UT Austin Selection Advisory Committee. Facilitate meetings between administrators and undergraduate Archer Fellows after program completion to share their professional, research, and academic experiences. Cultivate and sustain relationships with UT Austin Archer Fellow alumni, strengthening ties between current Fellows and a 25-year alumni network committed to public service. Engage previous Archer Fellows and the broader UT Austin alumni community (Texas Exes) to develop strategic partnerships and strengthen the program's stakeholder network.

Recruitment, Outreach, & Admissions : Oversee strategic recruitment plan to include students from multidisciplinary backgrounds and with a variety of professional interests. Along with Archer Center campus partners from across the UT System institutions, serve as a strategic partner to the Archer Center by periodically reviewing the fellow selection process to ensure the admission of students best positioned to benefit from and succeed in the Archer Fellowship Program. Support information sessions for prospective UT Austin students, encouraging students to apply. Explore and develop outreach strategies for first-year students to encourage early planning for the program. In coordination with the Archer Center, lead the student selection process at UT Austin, chairing the undergraduate UT Austin Selection Advisory Committees, guiding the interview committees as needed, and assisting in the selection of Fellows from among those who are chosen to be interviewed. Meet with the Archer Fellows during their time in Washington, D.C., to help them get the most out of their fellowship experience. Host a reception for admitted Archer Fellows, selection committee members, and department leadership for those departments with at least one selected Archer Fellow.

Administration : Manage a budget to support, sustain, and grow programming and to alleviate student financial barriers to career experiences. Award campus-specific Archer Fellowship Program scholarships, which are currently available to undergraduate students. Partner with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and the Archer Center on financial aid and scholarship issues. Responsible for data collection and reporting (e.g., applicants, selections, scholarship, alumni, and outcomes) to the Provost, Archer Center, and other key stakeholders.

Supervision : Lead, supervise, and mentor a full-time Program Coordinator whose primary role is to recruit, engage, and support students through the application, hiring, and enrollment processes.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree. Five years of professional experience in higher education, public service, or related roles, performing a variety of student programming. Experience developing and implementing a strategic vision. Professional supervisory experience with full-time and student staff. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with students and higher education, and public sector partners. Excellent project management, attention to detail, and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and logistics within a deadline. Excellent public speaking and written communication skills. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operate under high-pressure situations. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will exceed the required qualifications and have significant experience at a director level. Experience and expertise in developing student development and / or public service opportunities. Experience working with state, local, or federal government agencies. Experience preparing students to learn from, reflect on, and articulate the value of public service. Experience implementing institution-wide student development programs. Experience working with financial aid, scholarships, and development offices. Familiarity with UT departments and campus programs. Experience organizing and implementing large events.

Salary Range

$95,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Work performed in a standard office environment.

Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

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

Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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.