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Academic Engagement Coordinator – Scholars Programs

🇺🇸 San Marcos, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $3,901 - $4,167 per Month 💻 Other 🗓️ June 3rd, 2026

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Texas State University is hiring an Academic Engagement Coordinator – Scholars Programs. The role involves providing proactive case management, coordinating impactful programming, and ensuring student engagement in an experiential learning curriculum to support holistic student success in scholars programs. The coordinator monitors academic and career progress, delivers timely information, and assesses program effectiveness aligning with institutional goals and grant requirements.

Highlights
  • Provide individualized case management and proactive outreach to support academic persistence and completion for scholars.
  • Monitor student progress in multiple scholars programs, including academic standing and experiential learning participation.
  • Maintain detailed records to ensure compliance with program and funding requirements.
  • Coordinate referrals to campus partners such as advising, financial aid, career services, and counseling.
  • Implement a structured scholars curriculum featuring experiential learning, career exploration, and leadership development.
  • Collaborate with campus and community partners to facilitate internships, mentoring, and workshops.
  • Plan and deliver programming including orientations, cohort meetings, workshops, and recognition events.
  • Track and assess student engagement, academic success, and career readiness outcomes.
  • Prepare reports and summaries for internal leadership and external grant partners.
  • Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, experience with college student success or scholars programs, strong communication skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities; preferred qualifications include a master’s degree and familiarity with EAB Navigate or similar platforms.
  • Monthly salary ranges from $3,901 to $4,166.67; position is full-time and grant-funded.

Academic Engagement Coordinator – Scholars Programs Full Description

Academic Engagement Coordinator – Scholars Programs
 Posting Information 
Posting Number  | 2026561
Posting/Functional Title  | Academic Engagement Coordinator – Scholars Programs
University Pay Plan Title  | Student Development Specialist II
Location  | San Marcos
Department  | Academic Engagement
Recruitment Type  | University-Wide Recruiting
Job Type  | Full-Time
Funding Source  | Grant
Monthly Salary  | $3901-$4166.67
Job Category  | Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.  | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Experience working with college students in student success, advising, case management, or scholars-based programs. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple students, programs, and priorities simultaneously. Experience coordinating programming, workshops, or experiential learning activities. Ability to use data to track student progress and inform outreach or intervention strategies.
Preferred Qualifications  | Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field. Experience working with first-generation or low-income student populations. Familiarity with experiential learning models, career readiness frameworks, or cohort-based scholars’ programs. Experience with assessment, reporting, or grant funded programs. Knowledge of student development theory and evidence-based student success practices. Adept at problem-solving with experience supporting/advising students in personal and/or academic crisis. Experience with EAB Navigate or a similar student success platform.

Job Description 
The Coordinator for Scholars Programs supports the holistic success of students participating in university-supported scholars programs by providing proactive case management, coordinating high-impact programming, and ensuring student engagement with a structured, outcomes-driven experiential learning curriculum. This position works closely with Scholars to deliver just-in-time information, monitor progress toward academic and career milestones, and assess program effectiveness in alignment with institutional student success goals and external grant or foundation expectations.

Job Duties 
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned Scholars, providing individualized case management and proactive outreach to support academic persistence, engagement, and completion. Monitor student progress across multiple scholars programs, including academic standing, participation requirements, experiential learning completion, and use of campus support services. Maintain detailed student records, notes, and progress tracking to ensure compliance with program expectations, funding requirements, and assessment needs. Identify students in need of additional support and coordinate timely referrals to campus partners. (e.g., advising, financial aid, career services, counseling). Implement and support a structured scholars curriculum that includes experiential learning opportunities, career exploration, leadership development, and success skill building. Collaborate with campus and community partners to facilitate internships, mentoring, workshops, and applied learning experiences that align with program outcomes. Plan, coordinate, and deliver scholars focused programming such as orientations, cohort meetings, workshops, community building events, and recognition activities. Track and assess student participation, engagement, and outcomes related to academic success, persistence, experiential learning, and career readiness. Prepare reports, dashboards, and summaries for internal leadership, grant reporting, and external partners or foundations. Assist in Academic Engagement initiatives and programming.

Additional Information to Applicants  |
Job Open Date  | 06/02/2026
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)  | 06/17/2026
Open Until Filled  | No
Normal Work Days  | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start  | 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End  | 5:00PM
Posting Notices  |
Legal and Required Notices  | Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Why Choose Texas State University?  | Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks. Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html
Quick Link  | https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57244
Applicant Document
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References

Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution? 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have experience providing services to First Generations student populations? 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have experience working with college students in student success, advising, case management, or scholars-based programs? 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have a master's degree in higher education, student affairs, social work, counseling, psychology, or related field? 
    • Yes
    • No