Academic Program Coordinator, Texas McCombs

Academic Program Coordinator, Texas Mc Combs

Hiring Department: Red McCombs School of Business

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

General Notes

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.

For more information about Texas McCombs please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

The Academic Program Coordinator supports the McCombs Success Scholars (MSS) program through academic advising, student persistence initiatives, and program coordination. This role is integral to fostering the success of first‑generation and high‑financial‑need business students, with a focus on community, belonging, and academic progress. Serve as a member of a larger community of professional and student staff in the Texas McCombs BBA Program Office who enhance the educational experiences of students by providing additional opportunities for global education, student leadership, career planning, academic support, and outreach/recruitment.

Leads proactive outreach and individualized advising efforts that promote academic persistence and student success for McCombs Success Scholars.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct persistence follow‑up for students identified as needing additional academic support.
• Facilitate personalized advising that helps students identify goals and connect with key campus resources.
• Identify transition challenges for new students and help reduce future persistence risks.
• Collaborate with BBA Persistence Coordinator on academic support initiatives.
• Provide drop‑in advising and serve as a primary point of contact for MSS students in need of academic or personal support.
• Advise students on academic warning and those experiencing academic or personal crises.
• Partner with learning specialists, financial‑aid counselors, and other UT offices to address complex student concerns.

Provides academic advising and general student support for first‑ and second‑year McCombs Success Scholars while serving as a key liaison to the larger BBA Advising team.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide developmental advising that integrates academic planning, engagement, and well‑being.
• Maintain strong knowledge of McCombs and UT undergraduate degree requirements, policies, and campus resources.
• Participate in weekly Academic Advising & Partners meetings and AIM (Advising, Infrastructure, MSS) team meetings.
• Support the planning and implementation of summer and August orientation sessions.
• Present advising information as needed in large‑scale and small‑group settings.
• Participate in college‑wide and university events such as Commencement and Gone to Business.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through ACA, NACADA, and related networks.

Coordinates MSS program logistics, event execution, and student‑facing learning experiences that build community and enhance persistence.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate MSS Lounge operations and ensure a welcoming, well‑maintained environment.
• Support colleagues with planning and implementation of MSS events such as the Welcome, Study Break, Etiquette Dinner, and MSS Graduation, etc.
• Manage administrative tasks for events, including submission of event forms, purchase orders, and payment processing.
• Co‑teach the weekly MSS First‑Year Seminar with the Assistant Director and contribute to curriculum delivery.
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