Program Coordinator

Posting Number S07102P Position Title Program Coordinator Functional Title Program Coordinator Department Honors College Dept Salary Range $58,000+, DOQ Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular full-time Location Washington, D.C. Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 06/23/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Desired Start Date 08/10/2026

Job Summary

Founded in 2001, the Archer Center is where Texas meets the world. As the Washington, D.C., campus of The University of Texas System, the Archer Center provides talented undergraduate and graduate students from across the UT System with the opportunity to live, learn, and intern in the nation's capital. The Archer Center seeks a student-centered Program Coordinator based in Washington, D.C., with a commitment to student success, experiential learning, and leadership development.

A successful candidate will be public service minded and interested in the Archer Center's mission and vision.

Our Mission:
We educate and prepare the next generation of leaders for local, state, federal, and international service by offering varied experiential learning programs for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students from The University of Texas System.

Our Vision:
We develop public- and private-sector leaders who understand the federal policy making process, can solve relevant policy problems, contribute to improved civic engagement and civil society, and who elevate the public discourse about policy and politics.

Based in Washington, D.C., the Program Coordinator is a key member of the Archer Center's team. In collaboration with colleagues from across the Archer Center, the Program Coordinator's portfolio focuses on student engagement and program operations for both the Archer Center's undergraduate and graduate programs, with significant roles in program planning, student life, onboarding, communications, and operations. This role directly shapes the Archer Fellow experience, supporting students as they transition to Washington, D.C., build careers, and form a lifelong connection to public service.

A successful candidate will be organized and detail-oriented, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be poised and professional in representing the Archer Center, and handle confidential information with tact and discretion. This position requires a high level of organizational and time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment that often includes multiple and shifting priorities. A successful candidate will be a proactive and collaborative professional with high EQ who is interested in public service, and the Washington, D.C., policy landscape.

This role offers opportunities to grow in program coordination, student engagement, and higher education leadership within a leading experiential learning program.

This position is based in The University of Texas System Washington, D.C., Office/Archer Center and reports to the Program Manager.

Minimum Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in related field.

- 3-5 years experience providing support to programs or projects or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

Education and Experience

Preferred Qualifications

* Working knowledge of the University of Texas System and its campuses

* Experience living and working in Washington, D.C.

* Familiarity with and ability to engage with a range of public and private sector institutions based in Washington, D.C.

* Experience in higher education or a related professional setting

* Demonstrated interest in public policy and public service

* Commitment to and alignment with the Archer Center's mission to educate and develop the next generation of leaders

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

* Strong advising experience supporting students in experiential learning, including internships, student affairs, and/or residential life

* Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders

* Ability to work with varies populations and foster an environment of respectful dialogue

Other Qualifications

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Archer Center Program Coordinator is a key member of the Archer Center's Student Support and Programming team.

Duties include:

Student Experience and Engagement

* Serve as a primary point of support for incoming students, ensuring a smooth, welcoming experience.

* Coordinate key aspects of newly admitted student onboarding, including enrollment, registration and access to course management…