Senior Manager Engineering, BS/and Business Master Honors Program in Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Senior Manager Engineering, BS/and Business Master Honors Program in Cockrell School of Engineering ----

Hiring Department:

Cockrell School of Engineering ----

Position Open To:

All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40 ----

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA ----

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately ----

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue ----

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS ----

Job Details:

General Notes

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers , provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds

Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities

Tuition assistance

Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets

Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card

Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Purpose

The Senior Manager, Engineering BS and Business MS Honors Program provides concierge-style student case management and comprehensive support, including advising, career exploration, continuous progress monitoring, and connections to a broad network of internal and external wraparound services. The roles serve as the single point of contact, helping students navigate their higher education journey toward a career by providing high-impact engagement and continuous monitoring, tracking, and support from enrollment through completion. Additionally, the position leverages emerging technology to streamline student communication, tracking, and service delivery.

Responsibilities

Partner with program leadership, faculty, and other stakeholders to develop, implement, assess, and continuously improve the Honors BS in Engineering/MS in Business program. Help translate the program’s vision and goals into detailed policies, processes, student experiences, and operating practices. As the program evolves, identify opportunities for improvement, gather and analyze feedback and program outcomes, recommend changes, and coordinate the implementation of approved modifications to ensure the program continues to meet the needs of students and the Schools.

Provide professional academic advising, career exploration, study abroad planning, leadership development, and relevant resource referrals, orientation, and registration assistance to assigned students.

Serve as the central, ongoing case manager for assigned BS/MS Honors Students.

Prepares reports, proposals, and recommendations for overall programs; keeps detailed records of assigned activities.

Collaborate with a broad network of internal and external partners to connect students to additional support such as mentoring, internship, and study abroad.

Collaborate across CSE to develop and implement student leadership experiences and support strategies that promote a sense of belonging and strengthen student outcomes.

Respond to students’ inquiries via phone, email, and technology applications (i.e., Navigate, two-way texts, etc.)

Utilize technology (Navigate, etc.) to streamline student communications, nudges, and progress monitoring.

Develop, manage, and communicate services and resources through program promotions, class presentations, training sessions, and faculty and community collaborations.

Participate in ongoing relevant professional development to ensure implementation of current strategies and promising practices.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, student development, or related field.

Five (5) years of experience including supervisory experience

Demonstrated experience in academic advising, success coaching, first-year experience, or retention within student services or higher education.

Experience managing student programs.

Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Ability to establish strong rapport with students, faculty and staff.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred.

More than five years of relevant experience.

Experience working in a large academic school or college in higher education

Demonstrated experience providing high-quality and engaging customer service.

Experience using Navigate or other student communication system technology.

Salary Range

$70,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation.

Work Shift

Standard work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Periodic work outside of normal business hours, to include evenings and weekends, may be required on a periodic basis or for special events.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

Letter of interest

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

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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 U