Sr. Academic Program Coordinator, Texas McCombs

About the role

The Texas McCombs School of Business seeks a Senior Program Coordinator to oversee the administration of its portfolio of MBA global exchange programs. This role plays a vital role in delivering high-quality international learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the MBA portfolio of global exchange, double degree, and short-term exchange programs.
• Carefully coordinate all phases of program administration, including planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Advise students on international program opportunities, application processes, academic planning, and program requirements.
• Recruit, market, admit, nominate, orient, and support students throughout their global experience.
• Monitor student progress, maintain program documentation, and ensure timely completion of academic records and transfer credit processes.
• Administer program budgets, billing, and exchange balance reporting.
• Negotiate and administer exchange agreements, memoranda of understanding, and related contracts in collaboration with university partners.
• Audit program effectiveness through student learning outcomes, evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise student employees and provide training to MBA Program Office staff on global exchange processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with approximately 30 international partner universities.
• Collaborate with MBA Admissions, Texas Global, Marketing, Financial Aid, Global Risk & Safety, University Health Services, and other campus partners to support program success.
• Coordinate annual exchange balance reporting, partner communications, and institutional documentation.
• Coordinate marketing initiatives that promote international opportunities to MBA students.
• Collaborate on resolving student issues and supporting successful program delivery.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to expand global partnerships and develop new exchange initiatives.
• Support Global Connections, Global Studies courses, and other McCombs+ experiential learning initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and five years of experience in program administration or coordination.
• At least one year of professional experience coordinating education abroad programs in higher education.
• Experience managing complicated university and/or government policies and procedures.
• Experience working effectively with faculty, students, administrators, vendors, and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work well on a team but also to work independently.
• A commitment to providing excellent administrative support to students and faculty.
• Proven ability to exercise high levels of discretion and judgement, providing practical solutions in the resolution of complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a large volume of data with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently as well as collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Previous success managing multiple projects, assessing work priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with software, especially MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and comfort learning new technologies.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, both at the University and remote locations and to travel domestically and internationally when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• More than three years of professional experience coordinating education abroad programs in higher education.
• Experience with University of Texas policies, procedures, and administrative systems.
• Experience living or working abroad.
• Marketing and/or design knowledge.
• Fluency in one or more foreign languages.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$58,000 + depending on qualifications

Schedule

Not specified.