Academic Support Coordinator - Finance

The Academic Support Coordinator plays an important role in supporting student success and the overall effectiveness of the program. Working closely with program staff and campus partners, this position helps students navigate their academic journey while contributing to recruitment, retention, and program operations. With five concentrations within the program, the coordinator will develop a strong understanding of each area to provide knowledgeable and accurate guidance to students.

Bachelor’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Prior experience in higher education is preferred.
• Preference will be given to internal applicants.

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.

• Advise students on a wide range of academic and professional matters, including coursework planning, internship searches, and school-wide requirements.
• Provide concentration-specific guidance to students, including career advising and course selection support.
• Initiate and manage recruitment activities, including student mixers, information sessions, and other outreach efforts. Outside campus visits may be required.
• Participate in school-level recruitment activities and new student orientations, including meeting with prospective students during campus visits.
• Assist students on academic watch by providing guidance and connecting them with appropriate support services, including tutoring labs.
• Assist the program with report generation, including, but not limited to, program-level and course-level enrollment data, program assessment results, and job placement data.
• Collaborate with the JSOM Career Management Center to support ongoing recruiting and placement efforts and manage the internship approval process.
• Coordinate with JSOM Advising to prepare degree plans and respond to various student inquiries.
• Supervise one or two student workers and provide specific instructions related to program webpage improvements and social media updates.
• Advise the program-level student council and assist council members with organizing and promoting events and coordinating event logistics.
• Coordinate the summer stock trading competition for high school students, including marketing, payment tracking, participant communication, and prize processing.

Work Notice: Work will be performed on-site and in person.
What We Can

Offer:

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Optional Long and Short-term Disability
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Fertility Benefits
• Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, Linked In Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

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