Assistant Director of Program Operations

The Assistant Director for Program Operations supports the planning, coordination, and execution of programs and events that enhance student engagement and leadership development at The University of Texas at Austin.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum five years of experiences in advising and administering student programming in a higher education setting
• Demonstrated expertise working with dynamic student populations within an educational setting
• Knowledge and skills relating to professionally and effectively advising and mentoring students
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with similar deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced and adaptable office environment
• Experience with contracting outside vendors and large-scale event management
• Excellent collaborative leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours as needed
• Master’s degree in higher education, college student personnel, or related field
• Experience working with and creating both departmental and student organization budgets
• Experience with risk management policies, procedures, and strategies and exercising good judgment based on the understanding of those policies and procedures
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across levels of an organization using effective interpersonal skills
• Experience in assessment of educational outcomes in student activities
• Ability to identify problems, use sound judgment and reasoning to make crucial decisions autonomously
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions supporting the University Unions mission and goals
• A positive outlook towards high energy, innovation, and creativity

Benefits

• Retirement Plan Eligibility