Program Coordinator, Recruitment & Student Success

Job Summary

The role is responsible for recruitment efforts and facilitates academic student success activities. It strengthens partnerships with pathway schools. Serving as the primary point of contact for advisors from local colleges and universities, the position provides guidance on student support initiatives and programs. The role includes traveling to high schools, colleges, community centers, and organizations throughout the DFW region, and occasionally across the state to promote and expand prospective student pipelines.

Additionally, the role facilitates student check‑ins and connects students with appropriate academic services to promote success. This position supports recruitment and academic achievement through evidence‑based learning strategies, data‑informed decision‑making, and effective communication with students and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a STEM focus, Science, Public Health, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). Knowledge of higher education policies, student learning theories, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment are highly valued. Demonstrate experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting - preferably within higher education. Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel is essential, or SPSS, SAS, or Tableau would be beneficial.

UT Southwestern School of Health Professions is a public institution that offers post‑graduate health profession programs. The school currently offers two doctoral and six master’s degree programs:
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Clinical Research, professional doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, and master’s degrees in Clinical Nutrition‑Coordinated Program, Genetic Counseling, Nutritional Health, Physician Assistant Studies, and Prosthetics‑Orthotics. It is the school’s goal to cultivate a learning community where similarities and differences of individuals are valued so that all students can reach their full academic potential. Each program is committed to achieving superior outcomes in student retention and graduation rates.

This position’s primary responsibility will focus on recruitment/outreach and supporting student success. By leveraging data to support student affairs and recruitment efforts, the Recruitment and Student Success Program Coordinator will play a critical role in enhancing the overall student experience, improving retention rates, and fostering institutional growth. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the School of Health Professions.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare‑no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Education/Social Science, Health Care Administration, Business Administration or related field
• Experience:
  
  5 years experience in appropriate field or May consider additional years of experience in lieu of education.

• Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs for the School of Health Professions on recruitment efforts, counseling, academic services and related activities for students.
• Develops, implements and evaluates strategies to reduce barriers, enhance efficiency of student matriculation and build partnerships with pathway schools.
• Serve as primary point of contact for advisors from local colleges and universities seeking information regarding student support initiatives and programs.
• Travels to high schools, colleges, other institutes of learning, community centers & businesses throughout the DFW region, and some colleges, universities throughout the state, to publicize the School and promote/grow prospective applicants and School awareness.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Empowerment and Engagement for recruitment events and supporting the School of Health Professions student…