The University of Texas at Dallas
Student Program Coordinator
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Richardson, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $42,440 per Month
💻 Other
🗓️ December 18th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Student Program Coordinator to assist in supervising, developing, and overseeing the Student Union Activities & Advisory Board (SUAAB) programming board. The role involves coordinating student-focused events, training student leaders, supervising volunteers, and maintaining relationships with campus and community partners to enhance student life through innovative programming.
Highlights
- Coordinate and execute student-focused events including Weeks of Welcome, HomeFest, Comet Con, Springapalooza, and Cosmic Film Festival.
- Develop student leadership training and supervise programming board student leaders and volunteers.
- Assist in strategic planning and conduct student staff evaluations.
- Maintain communications with UT Dallas, DFW community, vendors, talent agents, and corporations.
- Required knowledge: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), customer service techniques, instructional and training skills.
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree with one or more years of related work experience or equivalent education/experience.
- Preferred qualifications: Master's degree in higher education administration or related field, experience advising student organizations, event planning, and supervising students.
- Salary: $42,440 per year, paid monthly.
- Department: SUAAB / Meteor Theatre focused on student programming and engagement.
- Post requires physical activity such as standing long periods and lifting 10-25 lbs; hybrid work possible after probation.
Student Program Coordinator Full Description
Student Program Coordinator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Three references are required and may be provided using the “Other Document” selection under the Documents section. Phone interviews for this position will begin in mid-January following the break.
Posting Details
Posting Number | S06763P
Position Title | Student Program Coordinator
Functional Title | Coordinator for Student Union Programs
Department | SUAAB / Meteor Theatre
Salary Range | $42,440
Pay Basis | Monthly
Position Status | Regular full-time
Location | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Posting Open Date | 12/16/2025
Posting Close Date | 01/15/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Desired Start Date | 02/09/2026
Job Summary | The Coordinator for Student Union Programs is responsible for assisting in the
supervision, development, and oversight of the Student Union Activities & Advisory
Board (SUAAB) programming board.
SUAAB is a student programming board that offers a variety of engaging and
innovative events that promote student involvement and a sense of belonging within
the UTD community to enhance student life. SUAAB is a student-led departmental
student organization who plans campus wide events such as Weeks of Welcome,
HomeFest, Comet Con, Springapalooza, and Cosmic Film Festival. SUAAB
implements a consistent programming calendar throughout the academic year.
Minimum Education and Experience | Bachelor’s Degree.
One (1) or more years related work experience.
An equivalent level of education and/or experience is acceptable.
Preferred Education and Experience | Master’s or equivalent degree in higher education administration, college student personnel administration, or a related field Experience advising student organizations and event planning Six months to one year of student supervision experience 1-2 years of program management experience in a higher education environment including, but not limited to, advising or facilitating student development
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 |
The Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director of Student Union Programs.
Coordinates and executes student-focused events by utilizing expertise in event planning, financial and logistics management, risk and liability, assessment, and marketing and promotion. Develops student leadership training to prepare students in SUAAB to manage a full schedule of programs. Supervises and oversees the selection, training, development, and advising of programming board student leaders, and numerous volunteers. Assists in creating and implementing a strategic plan and conducting student staff evaluations. Demonstrates an openness to connect with students and campus/community partners to increase collaboration and engagement. Maintains communications and relationships with UT Dallas and DFW community, outside vendors, talent, agents, and corporations on behalf of the university.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of customer service techniques. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook. Skilled in instruction, facilitation, and training techniques.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions | While performing the duties of this job, a successful employee is regularly required to
stand for long periods of time, move or lifting objects, which may range from 10–25
lbs, limb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch frequently. Dollies and carts may be
used to assist with transporting items across campus. A successful employee would
also need to have good vision, manual dexterity, and coordination. They may also
need to be able to hear and talk frequently.
Physical Activities |
Working Conditions |
Additional Information | Remote Work Notice:After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/mostly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.
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 AD&D Insurance Dental & Vision Plan Options Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan Fertility Benefits Paid time off Remote Work Options – approved by department
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.
If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Special Instructions Summary | Three references are required and may be provided using the “Other Document” selection under the Documents section. Phone interviews for this position will begin in mid-January following the break.
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 | Student Program Coordinator
Functional Title | Coordinator for Student Union Programs
Department | SUAAB / Meteor Theatre
Salary Range | $42,440
Pay Basis | Monthly
Position Status | Regular full-time
Location | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Posting Open Date | 12/16/2025
Posting Close Date | 01/15/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Desired Start Date | 02/09/2026
Job Summary | The Coordinator for Student Union Programs is responsible for assisting in the
supervision, development, and oversight of the Student Union Activities & Advisory
Board (SUAAB) programming board.
SUAAB is a student programming board that offers a variety of engaging and
innovative events that promote student involvement and a sense of belonging within
the UTD community to enhance student life. SUAAB is a student-led departmental
student organization who plans campus wide events such as Weeks of Welcome,
HomeFest, Comet Con, Springapalooza, and Cosmic Film Festival. SUAAB
implements a consistent programming calendar throughout the academic year.
Minimum Education and Experience | Bachelor’s Degree.
One (1) or more years related work experience.
An equivalent level of education and/or experience is acceptable.
Preferred Education and Experience | Master’s or equivalent degree in higher education administration, college student personnel administration, or a related field Experience advising student organizations and event planning Six months to one year of student supervision experience 1-2 years of program management experience in a higher education environment including, but not limited to, advising or facilitating student development
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 |
The Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director of Student Union Programs.
Coordinates and executes student-focused events by utilizing expertise in event planning, financial and logistics management, risk and liability, assessment, and marketing and promotion. Develops student leadership training to prepare students in SUAAB to manage a full schedule of programs. Supervises and oversees the selection, training, development, and advising of programming board student leaders, and numerous volunteers. Assists in creating and implementing a strategic plan and conducting student staff evaluations. Demonstrates an openness to connect with students and campus/community partners to increase collaboration and engagement. Maintains communications and relationships with UT Dallas and DFW community, outside vendors, talent, agents, and corporations on behalf of the university.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of customer service techniques. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook. Skilled in instruction, facilitation, and training techniques.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions | While performing the duties of this job, a successful employee is regularly required to
stand for long periods of time, move or lifting objects, which may range from 10–25
lbs, limb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch frequently. Dollies and carts may be
used to assist with transporting items across campus. A successful employee would
also need to have good vision, manual dexterity, and coordination. They may also
need to be able to hear and talk frequently.
Physical Activities |
Working Conditions |
Additional Information | Remote Work Notice:After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/mostly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.
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 AD&D Insurance Dental & Vision Plan Options Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan Fertility Benefits Paid time off Remote Work Options – approved by department
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.
If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Special Instructions Summary | Three references are required and may be provided using the “Other Document” selection under the Documents section. Phone interviews for this position will begin in mid-January following the break.
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
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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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