Senior Program Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Orientation and Intercultural Programming
• Lead ISSS orientation programs and forge strategic partnerships with colleges, schools, and departments to create cohesive orientation experiences for international students
• Orchestrate pre-orientation programming and communications that set students up for success
• Drive continuous improvement through robust analyses and learning outcome assessments that inform program evaluation, refinement, and creation of new initiatives
• Manage orientation and program budgets with fiscal responsibility and strategic planning in accordance with unit guidelines
• Supervise and develop a graduate assistant and international orientation volunteers, fostering their professional growth while advancing orientation and intercultural programming goals
• Communication
• Under guidance from the assistant director, partner strategically with Texas Global's Marketing and Communications team to develop and execute a comprehensive communication plan for ISSS, ensuring timely, consistent messaging across email, social media, web, and print platforms
• Amplify visibility of ISSS programs, events, and services through compelling promotion and marketing across multiple channels
• Craft engaging content for blogs, events, reports, briefings, newsletters, and other communication materials that resonate with international students and scholars
• Ensure quality and consistency by reviewing and editing ISSS team communications to align with the ISSS communication workflow and Texas Global brand standards
• Campus Outreach and Collaboration
• Build bridges across campus by collaborating with University units to assess, enhance, and develop support services addressing international students' and scholars' personal, social, academic, and professional needs
• Serve as the face of ISSS at selected University committee meetings, events, and organizations, advocating for international community priorities
• Foster a thriving international community through strategic liaison work with student government and student organizations
• Team and Institutional Support
• Champion ISSS and Texas Global priorities through active participation in strategic initiatives and community-building events
• Serve as backup to the assistant director during absences, ensuring continuity of critical operations
• Drive innovation through collaborative participation in staff meetings and working groups focused on enhancing service delivery
• Foster a sense of belonging by supporting and staffing programs that connect international students and scholars with each other and the greater University community
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree and five years of progressively responsible professional experience or master's degree with three years of experience. Superior communication, writing, and editing abilities with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Experien

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Senior Program Coordinator ---- Hiring Department: Global Engagement ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is one of the largest public universities in the United States and is the flagship of The University of Texas System. UT Austin enrolls more than 52,000 students studying in almost 120 bachelor's degree programs and more than 220 graduate programs across 18 colleges and schools. UT Austin is steadfastly committed to global engagement and is home to more than 5,600 international students and 1,500 international scholars from more than 130 countries, with more than 530,000 living alumni in 176 counties around the world. Texas Global advances UT Austin's academic mission by leading, supporting, and coordinating the university's international engagement efforts, fostering strategic partnerships on campus and abroad, welcoming a cadre of impressive international students and scholars to campus, and creating opportunities for students and faculty to engage with peers and institutions around the world. Texas Global is comprised of nine units, home to over 140 staff members, and continued growth of the organization is expected. Purpose Serve as a vital driver of campus engagement and community-building for our international student and scholar population, managing International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) strategic communications and signature programming that enriches the on-campus experience. This position reports to the assistant director for intercultural programs and initiatives.

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