The University of Texas at Dallas
Student Program Coordinator
🇺🇸 Richardson, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $42K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ August 25th, 2025
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University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Student Program Coordinator. The role involves supervising, developing, and overseeing the Student Union Activities & Advisory Board (SUAAB) programming board by coordinating student-focused events, training student leaders, and maintaining relationships with campus and community partners to enhance student life.
Highlights
- Coordinate and execute student-focused event planning and management, including financial, logistics, risk management, and marketing.
- Develop leadership training for SUAAB student leaders to manage a full events calendar.
- Supervise and advise student leaders and volunteers on the programming board.
- Assist in strategic planning and conduct student staff evaluations.
- Maintain communications with UT Dallas and DFW community, vendors, and external partners.
- Required skills include customer service techniques and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one or more years of related work experience; equivalent education/experience accepted.
- Preferred qualifications: Master's degree in higher education administration or related field, experience advising student organizations, student supervision, and program management in higher education.
- The position offers a salary of $42,440 monthly and includes comprehensive benefits such as tuition benefits and fully paid medical insurance.
- The role reports to the Assistant Director of Student Union Programs within the SUAAB / Meteor Theatre department.
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Student Program Coordinator
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number | S06569P
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 | 08/22/2025
Posting Close Date | 09/30/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Desired Start Date | 10/01/2025
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 | 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.
The Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director of Student Union Programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge 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 | Standing, Lifting, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching
Working Conditions |
Additional Information | Three references are required and may be provided using the “Other Document” selection under the Documents section.
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. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability Retirement Plan Options Paid time off Paid Holidays
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 |
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 | 08/22/2025
Posting Close Date | 09/30/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Desired Start Date | 10/01/2025
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 | 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.
The Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director of Student Union Programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge 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 | Standing, Lifting, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching
Working Conditions |
Additional Information | Three references are required and may be provided using the “Other Document” selection under the Documents section.
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. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Internal Training Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability Retirement Plan Options Paid time off Paid Holidays
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 |
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.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
Optional Documents
- Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214
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800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
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800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021
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