Student Program Coordinator

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Three references are required and may be provided using the “Other Document” selection under the Documents section. Phone interviews for this position will begin in mid-January following the break.

Posting Number

Posting Number S06763P

Position Title

Functional Title

Functional Title Coordinator for Student Union Programs

Department

Department SUAAB / Meteor Theatre

Salary Range

Salary Range $42,440

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status

Position Status Regular full-time

Location

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 12/16/2025

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 01/15/2026

Open Until Filled No

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 02/09/2026

The Coordinator for Student Union Programs is responsible for assisting in the supervision, development, and oversight of the Student Union Activities & Advisory Board (SUAAB) programming board. SUAAB is a student programming board that offers a variety of and innovative events that promote student involvement and a sense of belonging within the UTD community to enhance student life. SUAAB is a student-led departmental student organization who plans campus wide events such as Weeks of Welcome, Home Fest, Comet Con, Springapalooza, and Cosmic Film Festival.

SUAAB implements a consistent programming calendar throughout the academic year.

Bachelor’s Degree.

• One (1) or more years related work experience.
• An equivalent level of education and/or experience is acceptable.

• Master’s or equivalent degree in higher education administration, college student personnel administration, or a related field
• Experience advising student organizations and event planning
• Six months to one year of student supervision experience
• 1-2 years of program management experience in a higher education environment including, but not limited to, advising or facilitating student development

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

The Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director of Student Union Programs.

• Coordinates and executes student-focused events by utilizing expertise in event planning, financial and logistics management, risk and liability, assessment, and marketing and promotion.
• Develops student leadership training to prepare students in SUAAB to manage a full schedule of programs.
• Supervises and oversees the selection, training, development, and advising of programming board student leaders, and numerous volunteers.
• Assists in creating and implementing a strategic plan and conducting student staff evaluations.
• Demonstrates an openness to connect with students and campus/community partners to increase collaboration and engagement.
• Maintains communications and relationships with UT Dallas and DFW community, outside vendors, talent, agents, and corporations on behalf of the university.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skilled in instruction, facilitation, and training techniques.

While performing the duties of this job, a successful employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, move or lift objects, which may range from 10–25 lbs, limb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch frequently. Dollies and carts may be used to assist with transporting items across campus. A successful employee would also need to have good vision, manual dexterity, and coordination.

They may also need to be able to hear and talk frequently.

Remote Work Notice
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After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/mostly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval.…