Senior Academic Program Coordinator, Texas McCombs

Senior Academic Program Coordinator, Texas Mc Combs

This position serves on the Texas McCombs Master of Science Programs Office's Student Experience team. It facilitates the administration of a Master of Science in Marketing (MSM) program and supports student success initiatives in collaboration with the faculty Program Director.

The responsibilities include overseeing students' degree & curriculum requirements; ensuring students are meeting degree requirements; registration add/drop changes in schedule. Collaborate with MS Program Director, Assistant Director of Student Experience, and Career Management Team to create co-curricular programming to complement academic experiences. This includes events tailored to program-specific academic interests, social events, and/or career industry events, as well as events intended to improve alumni engagement.

Work with MSPO Program Operations team to coordinate final exam scheduling, elective offerings, and course instructor survey. Work with faculty in the program to ensure excellent student experience. Develop, and regularly maintain, MS Program student handbook in collaboration with the MS Program's Graduate Studies Committee. Collaborate with Event Program Coordinator and Assistant Director and Director of Student Experience to help plan and execute larger events such as Orientation and Graduation.

Collaborate with Texas Global, Counseling and Mental Health Center as well as other campus offices to ensure student success. Actively contribute to the entire MS Programs Office, including collaborating with other areas and thinking about overall student affairs process & policies. Serve as Primary Student Contact for an Individual MS Program. Provide advising to students (including but not limited to degree progress, university resources, academic status).

Communicate with students about policies, events, engagement opportunities and deadlines. Onboard new students at the beginning of each academic cycle. Help identify at-risk students and provide them direction to the proper resources. Track, analyze, and report student data - provide data to external offices such as Dean's office, Graduate School, University Assessment, and external program.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education, program management or related industry role. Experience helping students navigate degree requirements for graduation. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with students and academic partners. Experience working with confidential and sensitive information. Excellent event planning and project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.

Demonstrated effective communication skills. Ability to pivot and adapt with the demands of a fast-paced and growing program. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree. Previous experience working with graduate students and/or knowledge of Option III Masters' Programs. Experience navigating complex organizational structures.

Salary range is $55,000+ depending on qualifications.

Required materials include a resume/CV, 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor, and a letter of interest.