The University of Texas at Dallas
Academic Support Coordinator
🇺🇸
Richardson, TX
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$50,000
per Month
💻
Other
🗓️
March 26th, 2026
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas at Dallas is hiring an Academic Support Coordinator for the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. The role requires coordinating academic and admissions processes, assisting prospective and current students, maintaining student records, supporting departmental communications and marketing initiatives, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies.
Highlights
- Coordinate application processing and assist graduate committee with admissions.
- Liaise with prospective master’s students and provide guidance on admissions, scholarships, and financial aid.
- Maintain accurate student academic records and databases while ensuring FERPA compliance.
- Support recruitment, outreach, departmental, and student events.
- Handle financial tasks such as reconciling university OneCard purchases and assisting with departmental procurement.
- Assist the Events/Marketing Manager with communications and database management.
- Ensure adherence to institutional rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Perform general administrative duties and provide office coverage as needed.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and four or more years of administrative office experience in an academic environment.
- Compensation starts at $50,000 monthly, depending on qualifications.
Academic Support Coordinator Full Description
Academic Support Coordinator
Posting Details
Posting Number | S06943P
Position Title | Academic Support Coordinator
Functional Title | Academic Support Coordinator
Department | Economic Political & Policy
Salary Range | $50,000, Depending on Qualifications
Pay Basis | Monthly
Position Status | Regular full-time
Location | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Posting Open Date | 03/24/2026
Posting Close Date | 04/14/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Desired Start Date | 04/15/2026
Job Summary | Join the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) as a key contributor to the success of our master’s programs. In this role, you will coordinate academic and admissions processes, provide guidance to prospective and current students, and maintain essential student records and databases. You’ll also support departmental communications and marketing initiatives while ensuring compliance with institutional policies. This position is perfect for a detail‑oriented, student‑focused professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, collaborative academic environment.
Minimum Education and Experience | Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Four or more years of administrative office experience in an academic environment. Excellent computer skills with various programs and ability to work with specialized databases. Outstanding customer service skills.
Preferred Education and Experience |
Other Qualifications | To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Application Processing Assists the graduate committee with processing applications for master’s admission. Student Support Serves as the department liaison for prospective master’s students. Prepares and disseminates information related to admissions, scholarships, and financial aid to prospective graduate students in an ethical manner, ensuring confidentiality and FERPA compliance. Answers routine correspondence regarding inquiries about the master’s programs. Ensures the accuracy and adequacy of student academic records. Explains policies and procedures and informs students of upcoming deadlines. Assists with tracking funding opportunities for incoming master’s students. Maintains electronic files, statistics, and databases related to master’s students and applicants. Assists students with course registration. Event SupportAssists with recruitment and outreach events, departmental events, and events for master’s students.Financial Tasks Reconciles university OneCard purchases in a timely and accurate manner. Assists with departmental purchasing as needed. Marketing and Communication Supports the Events/Marketing Manager as needed. Assists with email communications and database management. Policy InterpretationEnsures compliance with institutional rules, regulations, and procedures.General Administrative Support Performs related duties as assigned. Provides office coverage as needed.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions | Physical Demands and Working Conditions Ability to lift and carry items up to 20 pounds. Occasional work required outside of normal business hours.
Physical Activities |
Working Conditions |
Additional Information | Work will be performed on-site and in person.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees AD&D Insurance Dental & Vision Plan Options Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan Fertility Benefits Paid time off All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Special Instructions Summary |
Important Message | 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Position Title | Academic Support Coordinator
Functional Title | Academic Support Coordinator
Department | Economic Political & Policy
Salary Range | $50,000, Depending on Qualifications
Pay Basis | Monthly
Position Status | Regular full-time
Location | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Posting Open Date | 03/24/2026
Posting Close Date | 04/14/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Desired Start Date | 04/15/2026
Job Summary | Join the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) as a key contributor to the success of our master’s programs. In this role, you will coordinate academic and admissions processes, provide guidance to prospective and current students, and maintain essential student records and databases. You’ll also support departmental communications and marketing initiatives while ensuring compliance with institutional policies. This position is perfect for a detail‑oriented, student‑focused professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, collaborative academic environment.
Minimum Education and Experience | Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Four or more years of administrative office experience in an academic environment. Excellent computer skills with various programs and ability to work with specialized databases. Outstanding customer service skills.
Preferred Education and Experience |
Other Qualifications | To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Application Processing Assists the graduate committee with processing applications for master’s admission. Student Support Serves as the department liaison for prospective master’s students. Prepares and disseminates information related to admissions, scholarships, and financial aid to prospective graduate students in an ethical manner, ensuring confidentiality and FERPA compliance. Answers routine correspondence regarding inquiries about the master’s programs. Ensures the accuracy and adequacy of student academic records. Explains policies and procedures and informs students of upcoming deadlines. Assists with tracking funding opportunities for incoming master’s students. Maintains electronic files, statistics, and databases related to master’s students and applicants. Assists students with course registration. Event SupportAssists with recruitment and outreach events, departmental events, and events for master’s students.Financial Tasks Reconciles university OneCard purchases in a timely and accurate manner. Assists with departmental purchasing as needed. Marketing and Communication Supports the Events/Marketing Manager as needed. Assists with email communications and database management. Policy InterpretationEnsures compliance with institutional rules, regulations, and procedures.General Administrative Support Performs related duties as assigned. Provides office coverage as needed.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions | Physical Demands and Working Conditions Ability to lift and carry items up to 20 pounds. Occasional work required outside of normal business hours.
Physical Activities |
Working Conditions |
Additional Information | Work will be performed on-site and in person.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees AD&D Insurance Dental & Vision Plan Options Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan Fertility Benefits Paid time off All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Special Instructions Summary |
Important Message | 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Describe your skill level using Microsoft Office Suite software
(Open Ended Question) - What experience do you have coordinating and facilitating events, including logistics, creating posters, advertising, food, conference room management, etc.?
(Open Ended Question) - Please indicate years of relevant experience working in an administrative support role in a college or university:
- None
- Less than two years
- Two to four years
- Four to six years
- Six plus years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214
Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021
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