Senior Program & Communications Coordinator

About the role

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an organized and driven Program & Communications Coordinator for Texas Robotics. Texas Robotics is an interdisciplinary entity of 18 core robotics faculty from the Departments of Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics. Our research scope is broad, ranging across diverse areas such as surgical robotics, personal assistance robotics, automated driving, long-term autonomy, and nuclear robotics.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing for all of Texas Robotics including managing social media platforms, website updates, designing and printing digital and print invitations, announcements, event programs, flyers, building signage, templates, Texas Robotics program slide decks, brochures, faculty research 1 pagers, designing swag, graphic design, and branding needs.
• Manage the robotics listservs, publicize Texas Robotics’ participation at major robotics conferences, create post-event news articles, and maintain records of faculty publications & patents.
• Draft email communications, fall & spring newsletters, and presentations as needed.
• Collaborate with marketing teams in CS, ME, ECE, and ASE to ensure uniform branding and cross-departmental communications.
• Perform general administrative duties not limited to managing the central robotics email account, serving as the media asks, and scheduling meetings as needed for the Director and Managing Director.
• Front-line customer service and office hospitality management for Anna Hiss Gym.
• Help with event operations on the day of large events, annual impact reports, and robotics tours.
• Supervise the communications student employee to help manage social media platforms, graphic design, and photography.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of full-time relevant work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, and work independently as well as on a team.
• Be flexible and adaptable, as Texas Robotics is a growing organization.
• Exceptional customer service, strong accuracy, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Education, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Salary Range $62,000+ (depending on education and experience)

Schedule

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40, Typical office environment, Work may occasionally outside usual office hours.