Program Specialist or Program Coordinator - Study Abroad
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Program Specialist or Program Coordinator - Study Abroad
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.
UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , You Tube or Linked In .
Program Specialist Salary Range: $40,500 - $44,500 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Program Coordinator Salary Range: $46,500 - $51,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/23/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials- Resume is required
- Cover Letter is required
The Program Specialist, Study Abroad, is an entry level position responsible for advising and carrying out daily operations of UTSA Study Abroad at the University of Texas at San Antonio. This role will serve UTSA's student population in support of UTSA Study Abroad's central function of enhancing and promoting international opportunities for students, faculty and staff. The Program Specialist for Study Abroad is responsible for communicating with various offices and departments across campus, in-country partners, and international partners.
The duties of this role align with UTSA's vision of providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.
The Program Coordinator, Study Abroad, is an experienced professional responsible for coordinating the daily operations and logistics of the study abroad programs at the University of Texas at San Antonio. This role will serve a varied UTSA student population in service of UTSA Study Abroad's central function of enhancing and promoting international opportunities for students, faculty and staff. The Program Coordinator for Study Abroad is responsible for coordinating efforts with various offices and departments across campus, in-country partners, and international partners.
The duties of this role align with UTSA's vision of providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.
- Assists with managing a portfolio of programs including, but not limited to: reciprocal exchange, affiliated, faculty-led, global study centers, and internship/experiential.
- Provides effective and accurate study abroad advising, facilitates pre-departure orientation sessions for students, and completes routine correspondence with prospective participants, applicants, and with students during and post-study abroad.
- Fosters professional relationships with key academic advisors and faculty, develops a strong understanding of the academic structure of degree plans and conducts activities in support of mutual goals.
- Interacts with university departments, special groups and external agencies to coordinate resources and communicate/market programs.
- Provides timely information and advice to students (individually and groups) regarding program options, the resources available, and university policies.
- Becomes a competent user of Terra Dotta study abroad application portal software.
- Schedules and carries out activities in assigned programs and projects.
- Produces and distributes program materials. Supports promotional events such as biannual study abroad fair, tabling, "UTSA Day", etc.
- Collects data from various sources and analyzes for accuracy, completeness and relevance. Prepares statistical, technical, financial and confidential reports, charts and graphs.
- Creates electronic documents such as Business Expense Forms (BEF), Facilities Services request forms.
- Collaborates with and delegates to student associates who…
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