Senior Student Program Coordinator, Texas McCombs

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought-leadership of a world-class faculty.

The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

To learn more about the McCombs School of Business, please visit https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/

Reporting into the Department of Management’s Harkey Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, this Senior Student Program Coordinator position provides high-level programmatic and operational support to the Institute’s academic and co-curricular programs and events. Joining our team means contributing to a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem at UT Austin. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of business leaders and empowering students to transform their innovative ideas into successful ventures! You will boost our brand and help us achieve our core mission—ensuring that what starts here truly changes the world. 

• Manage all aspects of the Summer Entrepreneurship Academy (SEA) including developing the summer curriculum and orientation agenda. 
• Market the program to potential students and provide academic guidance to current and prospective students. Hold regular office hours and appointments for prospective SEA students. 
• Administer the application and admission process and track admission statistics 
• Organize and implement co-curricular engagements, such as workshops, field trips, receptions, and guest speaker events.  
• Coordinate with University Extension on student registration and billing 
• Manage budget and expenses for SEA programming, including overseeing institutional scholarship programs, as needed.  
• Manage all communications related to SEA, including program promotion, faculty recruitment/hiring, Canvas announcements and website updates.  

• Manage the Institute’s relationships and engagement with associated student organizations and student founders.  
• Cultivate and maintain relationships by having regular meetings with current student organizations as well as identify and engage prospective student organizations, who are entrepreneurial in nature.  
• Connect student organizations and student founders with the UT and Austin entrepreneurship ecosystem to provide speakers, judges, and in-kind donations for their events 
• Oversee the student organization funding application and allocation process 
• Manage all communication between the Institute and participating student organizations 
• Coordinate with student organizations to ensure consistent delivery of social media content, event information, and other materials that promote student engagement and visibility across the Institute’s marketing platforms 

• Manage the Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community (LLC) program for first-year students. 
• Administer the application process to admitted students and work with University Housing and Dining staff throughout summer in preparation for the fall semester. 
• Organize and execute monthly co-curricular engagements, such as innovative workshops, receptions, and guest speaker events, in collaboration with the entrepreneurship ecosystem at UT, student organizations, and staff. 
• Recruit and supervise LLC Peer mentor and meet weekly throughout the academic year.  
• Meet with LLC students and advise them on entrepreneurship minor and SEA opportunities. 
• Manage budget and expenses for LLC and potential scholarship allocations.  
• Create surveys and report feedback data throughout the year, resulting in a year-end report.  
• Develop creative campaigns and events to increase student engagement surrounding students living on campus interested in entrepreneurship.  

• Provide advising and guidance to prospective students interested in Harkey Institute programs and answer questions regarding minor requirements and the application process 
• Participate fully in support of other major Institute initiatives, including event coordination for donors as needed 
• Select, train, and manage student interns to assist with programming, events, peer advising, and marketing and communications.  
• Work with Marketing and Communications office for website updates, internal and external communications, social media accounts, donor stewardship , etc.  

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in program administration or program coordination
• Experience with small- and large-scale programming and events 
• Organized with high level of attention to detail 
• Effective communicator across multiple channels and stakeholders 

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience managing direct reports
• Previous experience working at an education institution 
• Proficiency in project management tools and applications 
• Strong network and associated networking skills, public speaking skills and ability to communicate effectively 

$60,000+ depending on qualifications

• Works in standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Work as a team member in shared office space.
• Some evenings and weekend work are required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
• This is an Austin, TX-based position.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
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Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

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