Program Coordinator, University College

Position Information

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.

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 14732

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Salary Range: $46,000-$48,000 annualized with flexibility, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter are required

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator coordinates the operation of programs or projects, exercising independent judgment and authority as required. This position ensures programs run efficiently, meet goals, and stay within budget. This role serves as the liaison between teams and stakeholders to achieve success and growth.

Core Responsibilities

1. Manages the assigned phases of programs, which may include budget decisions, program selection, staff supervision, future planning, and innovation.
2. Proposes, evaluates and coordinates the implementation of programs.
3. Researches new program ideas, and proposes program design, which may include grant development and submission.
4. Plans, schedules, and coordinates activities in assigned programs and projects.
5. Ensures program needs are met through resource planning, tracking, and management. Resources include talent, supplies, and facilities.
6. Coordinates marketing and communication activities for the program.
7. Evaluates program activities and makes recommendations for changes and enhancements to ensure the program evolves as necessary to continue to serve the mission.
8. Maintains tracking and reporting systems to monitor program/ participant progress and results.
9. Provides data and progress/status reporting as necessary for program sponsors and other university personnel.
10. Creates reports to reflect student progress and program levels and assists in the creation and maintenance of internal controls to protect student confidentiality and program reporting.
11. Interacts with university departments, special groups, and external agencies to coordinate resources and communicate/market programs.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.
• This position requires the ability maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of higher education experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Multi-tasking
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Organizational
• Data Management
• Work Independently

Working Conditions

• Office environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Sedentary: Up to 10lbs - Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.