Senior Research Program Coordinator

Position Overview Senior Research Program Coordinator in the College of Liberal Arts reports to the Director and the Associate Dean in the Office of Research. The role supports and strategically manages undergraduate research activity, working closely with Dean’s Office staff, departments, faculty, and students to develop, facilitate, and promote undergraduate research opportunities. Responsibilities Serve as main point of contact and coordinator for undergraduate research activity in the College of Liberal Arts (COLA). Manage, administer, and develop undergraduate research programs, including the COLA Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP). Enroll students in program-specific courses, maintain rosters, disperse funds, manage budgets, set programmatic timelines, create applications, evaluate course success each semester, and communicate with faculty, students, and cohorts. Work with College leadership to develop and increase URAP participation. Track undergraduate research engagement and program growth. Coordinate and plan events, programs, and activities that support undergraduate research, including advising, semester research fairs, symposiums, professional development events, course credit, and other programs and initiatives. Promote, facilitate, and participate in the selection process for Liberal Arts Undergraduate Research Awards (Rising Research Awards, Faculty-Undergraduate Collaborative Research Award, and other awards and grants). Collaborate with various College partners in events including research fairs, poster sessions, and research week. Promote undergraduate research opportunities, program information, events, and achievements through collaboration with college partners, including Student Affairs, Public Affairs, and Career Services. Coordinate student assistance for portfolio activities. Develop recurring promotional efforts to highlight students, programs, and research projects on college social media and website pages. Conduct internal and external outreach with administrators, faculty, advisors, and students to implement a strategic vision for increasing undergraduate participation in research across the College. Develop program‑beneficial relationships and networks, and work with faculty and staff across campus on initiatives related to undergraduate research. Serve as liaison and represent COLA undergraduate research interests across campus. Other duties as assigned, with the goal of increasing responsibilities and fostering professional growth and trajectory. Required Qualifications At least 5 years of responsible level experience in program administration or program coordination with a Bachelor’s Degree; or at least 3 years of responsible level experience in program administration or program coordination with a Master’s Degree. The ability to work in a team-oriented environment with sensitive and confidential information. Demonstrated self‑starter with excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, maintain accuracy, and pay close attention to detail. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Professional demeanor and demonstrated excellence in a university position that supports faculty and/or students. Experience building projects out, facilitating undergraduate research, additional experience beyond the required, or expertise in advising, group work, assessment, and administration of academic programs. Knowledge of research processes at a large university; knowledge of campus resources. Ability to relate well with college students, staff, and faculty. Experience at UT Austin or another large university. Familiarity with University policies and procedures; knowledge of UT Austin’s student and/or financial management systems. Advanced organizational skills. Salary Range $63,000 + depending on qualifications. Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor. Letter of interest Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr