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How much do student program director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for student program director in Austin, TX is $66,367.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,600.00 and $79,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a student program director?

To thrive as a Student Program Director, you need expertise in program development, educational leadership, and organizational management, often supported by a degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with student information systems, event management platforms, and assessment tools is typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills help foster student engagement and effective collaboration with staff and stakeholders. These competencies ensure successful program delivery, positive student experiences, and the achievement of institutional objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by a student program director, and how can they be addressed?

As a Student Program Director, one frequent challenge is balancing the diverse needs and interests of students while ensuring program objectives are met. This often requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and creative problem-solving to keep students engaged and motivated. Managing administrative tasks, coordinating with faculty, and maintaining compliance with institutional policies can also be demanding, so effective time management and team collaboration are essential. Building a supportive team and establishing clear processes can help address these challenges and ensure program success.

What is the difference between Student Program Director vs Student Activities Coordinator?

AspectStudent Program DirectorStudent Activities Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree; experience in program managementBachelor's degree often preferred; event planning experience
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, planning meetingsEvent venues, campus facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, educational institutionsStudent organizations, campus departments
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on overseeing multiple programsFocuses on organizing specific events or activities

The Student Program Director typically manages multiple student initiatives and programs, requiring strategic planning and leadership skills. In contrast, the Student Activities Coordinator usually handles specific events or activities, focusing on execution and logistics. Both roles are vital in student engagement but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What is a student program director?

Student Program Directors are professionals who oversee and manage academic or extracurricular programs designed for students within educational institutions or organizations. They are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that support student development, engagement, and success. Their duties often include supervising staff, coordinating events, managing budgets, and assessing program outcomes. Student Program Directors also serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration to ensure programs align with institutional goals. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for this role.
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Senior Student Program Coordinator of Regional Recruitment - Office of Admissions

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX • On-site

$50K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Posting Title:
Senior Student Program Coordinator of Regional Recruitment - Office of Admissions
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Hiring Department:
Enrollment Management
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
May 04, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Position is located in Austin, TX.
Position Purpose
The Senior Student Program Coordinator supports the university's undergraduate admissions and outreach efforts by managing recruitment and operations amongst the Texas Ambassadors.
Responsibilities
  • Set strategic, data-driven priorities to meet recruitment goals. Develop and implement call project objectives, and assign to student employees for implementation.
  • Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate direct student employee reports who work in the Welcome Center, conduct tours, and participate in student outreach. In consultation with the Assistant Director over the Texas Ambassadors, oversee the planning/design of programs, activities, events, budgeting, purchasing, monitoring performance, reporting, and assessment for all activities.
  • Oversee group visit requests and assignments. Ensure communication with groups is accurate and timely, coordinate staffing and all other needs for group visits.
  • Evaluate applicants for admission and oversee the file review activities of the Recruitment team. Facilitate Recruitment's contributions to the scholarship award process.
  • Meet with prospective and current UT students through admissions counseling appointments. Give presentations about the university to prospective students and families. Respond to emails in the admissions inboxes, assist with phone support or other office priorities as needed.
  • Represent the university and support regional outreach by traveling to recruitment events, panels, meetings, and other functions in the area. Drive a personal vehicle, rental car, or university vehicle.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field. 5 years of experience in university admissions, recruitment, welcome/visitors center, or tour guide supervision. Experience assisting or counseling students. Experience using Microsoft Office and standard office equipment. Experience in preparing and conducting presentations. Experience providing customer support or service. Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional demeanor. Proficiency in using CRM systems and data analysis tools. Valid Texas Driver's License.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in English and Spanish. More than 2 years of Admissions/Higher education/Welcome Center experience. Experience with UT Austin policies, procedures, and programs. Familiarity with The University of Texas at Austin's academic offerings and student life. Direct experience working for a competitive and highly selective institution. Advanced experience using Microsoft Office and customer databases. Ability to communicate professionally and empathetically with parents and students. Experience in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to successfully build, nurture, and balance professional relationships to achieve tasks.
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range
$50,000
Working Conditions
  • Occasional evening and weekend events.
  • Office environment with regular travel to recruitment events.
  • Use of personal, rental, or university vehicles for travel.
  • Use of golf cart on campus.
  • May work in extreme temperatures.
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
  • Use of manual dexterity.
  • Lifting and moving.

Required Materials
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest

Important 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.
Important 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.
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 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.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The 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.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The 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.
Pay Transparency:
The 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.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If 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.
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E-Verify:
The 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:
  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees 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.
The 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.

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