Job Posting Title:\n \nResearch Program Coordinator, Concrete Bridge Engineering Institute (CBEI)\n\n ---\n \nHiring Department:\n \nFariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering\n\n ---\n \nPosition Open To:\n \nAll Applicants\n\n ---\n \nWeekly Scheduled Hours:\n \n40\n\n ---\n \nFLSA Status:\n \nExempt\n\n ---\n \nEarliest Start Date:\n \nImmediately\n\n ---\n \nPosition Duration:\n \nExpected to Continue\n\n ---\n \nLocation:\n \nPICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS\n\n ---\n \nJob Details:\n \nGeneral Notes\n \nAs a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at 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 numbers 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\u2014from space exploration to energy to health care.\n \nSituated in the heart of Austin \u2014 named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report \u2014 the Cockrell School embodies the city's innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, NI, 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.\n \nUT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:\n\n Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)\n \n\n Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options\n \n\n Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays\n \n\n Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds\n \n\n Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)\n \n\n Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses\n \n\n Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities\n \n\n Tuition assistance\n \n\n Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets\n \n\n Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card\n \n\n Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card\n \n\n \nPurpose\n \nThe Concrete Bridge Engineering Institute is seeking a qualified Research Program Coordinator to provide administrative, logistical, and communications support for the Institute's programs and activities. The individual in this role will assist with course preparation, website and social media updates, magazine development, event coordination, and participant travel arrangements. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a professional environment\n \nResponsibilities\n \nCourse and Event Management\n\n Support preparation and distribution of course materials, instructional resources, and related documentation.\n \n\n Assist with coordination of course logistics, including scheduling, instructor support, and participant communication.\n \n\n Provide administrative support for planning and execution of workshops, seminars, and other Institute events.\n \n\n Coordinate participant and guest instructor travel, including booking, itinerary preparation, and communication.\n \n\n \nMarketing and Communications\n\n Maintain and update website content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with Institute standards.\n \n\n Develop and publish social media content to promote programs, events, and organizational initiatives.\n \n\n Draft, edit, and distribute newsletters and other communications to stakeholders.\n \n\n \nCompliance and Reporting\n\n Maintain accurate records related to events, travel, communications, and program activities.\n \n\n Ensure adherence to university policies, safety regulations, and funding agency requirements.\n \n\n \nOther Tasks\n\n Manage day-to-day operations of the CBEI research unit.\n \n\n Perform additional duties as assigned to support Institute operations.\n \n\n \nRequired Qualifications\n\n High school graduation/GED and seven years of administrative experience OR\n \n\n Bachelor's degree and five years of administrative experience\n \n\n Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication.\n \n\n Experience with website content management systems and social media platforms.\n \n\n Strong organizational and time\u2011management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.\n \n\n Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Power-point) applications.\n \n\n Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional setting.\n \n\n \nRelevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.\n \nPreferred Qualifications\n\n Bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, marketing, education, or a related field.\n \n\n More than two years of experience in event coordination, communications, or program administration.\n \n\n Familiarity with email marketing tools, basic graphic design software, or digital content platforms.\n \n\n Experience supporting educational programs or technical training initiatives.\n \n\n Experience in an research, academic or higher-learning environment.\n \n\n \nSalary Range\n \n$70,000 + depending on qualifications\n \nWorking Conditions\n\n Standard schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m., with occasional after-hours work for events or urgent deadlines.\n \n\n Occasional travel or evening/weekend work may be required to support Institute events.\n \n\n \nRequired Materials\n\n Resume/CV\n \n\n Letter of interest\n \n\n 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor\n \n\n \nImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.\n \nImportant for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.\n\n ---\n \nEmployment Eligibility:\n \nRegular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.\n\n ---\n \nRetirement Plan Eligibility:\n \nThe retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.\n\n ---\n \nBackground Checks:\n \nA criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.\n\n ---\n \nEqual Opportunity Employer:\n \nThe University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.\n\n ---\n \nPay Transparency:\n \nThe University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.\n\n ---\n \nEmployment Eligibility Verification:\n \nIf hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.\n\n ---\n \nE-Verify:\n \nThe University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:\n\n E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]\n Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]\n Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]\n ---\n \nCompliance:\n \nEmployees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.\n \nThe Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.\n\n