UTeach Senior Academic Program Coordinator

Job Posting Title :

UTeach Senior Academic Program Coordinator

Hiring Department :

UTeach-Natural Sciences

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Nov 03, 2025

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details : General Notes

UTeach at UT Austin includes the innovativeUTeachNatural Sciences teacher preparation program, a national expansion effort for that program, teacher professional development, and several local STEM education initiatives, all supporting the improvement of STEM education and the public education system overall.

Purpose

Advances the mission of UTeach by fostering a collaborative and safe learning environment. Through proactive support of the UTeach Primary Program and effective resource management, this role helps ensure the smooth operation and continuous improvement of STEM education initiatives. The coordinator's work contributes to the overall excellence and impact of teacher preparation at UT Austin.

Responsibilities

Manage lab equipment for UTeach, ensuring that equipment is in working order and items are fixed or replaced as necessary. Work with course instructors to have equipment necessary for classes / labs available at required class times. Train student workers and students on proper use of equipment.

Coordinate with faculty and staff on science purchasing for UTeach to support individual courses and program operations. During long semesters, this position will filter purchase requests to operations. During summer semester, this position will act as purchaser for UTeach Outreach summer camps. Research and identify vendors for correct items, work with vendors to ensure that items arrive by required deadlines.

Recruit, train, and supervise Learning Assistants for the UTeach Primary Program. Oversee weekly meetings that include pedagogy training.

Assist in recruiting and training UTeach student workroom assistants.

Maintain documentation outlining duties and responsibilities of student workers in all areas. Maintain documentation on departmental processes.

Act as safety officer and primary contact for EHS for labs in PAI and PMA buildings. Ensure that students have the proper safety training before using any hazardous chemicals. Reserve space for classes, workshops, and other related meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field or science education with five years of relevant experience.
• One-year experience in supervising student workers.
• One or more years in laboratory management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively coordinate workflow in a fast-paced office.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and follow UT policies while working independently to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Demonstrated accuracy, organizational skills and positive attitude, with ability to pay great attention to detail and learn quickly.
• Ability to problem solve, think critically, and consistently exercise a high degree of discretionary effort.
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Proven ability to maintain punctual, dependable hours on a regular basis and provide superior customer service.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate .

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range

$58,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Standard office conditions in a shared environment

Carry / lift 50+ pounds

Climbing stairs or ladder

Work with chemical and biological agents

Required Materials

Letter of interest

Resume / CV

List of 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be a previous supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented by uploading any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency :

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification :

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify :

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

Compliance :

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.