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The Department of Art and Art History at The University of Texas at Austin offers a unique environment for students to train as scholars, makers and educators in the visual arts. The department is divided into three academic divisions: Studio Art, Art History, and Art Education.

Benefits package:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time

This job description may not contain of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. Even if you don't qualify or have specific experience in every facet of this role, we encourage you to apply for any role you're personally interested in and excited to drive positive change at the Department of Art and Art History.

The Graduate Program Coordinator in Art and Art History administers and coordinates the MFA in Studio, MA in Art Education, and MA and PhD in Art History. Providing information to students, prospective students and faculty regarding program rules and regulations.

• Administer and coordinate the MFA program in Studio Art, MA in Art Education, and MA and PhD in Art History, under the supervision of three Graduate Advisors. Provide in-depth information, clarification, and interpretation of institutional and graduate program rules, regulations and procedures to current students and faculty as well as prospective students. Administer PhD qualifying exams and departmental language exams. Assist with registration processes.

• Serve as primary liaison between the department and prospective students. Answer questions by telephone, email and in-person about admission criteria and program requirements for the four graduate degree programs.

• Work with UT's Graduate Admissions office on the application process for the graduate programs. Maintain a database of all requisite applicant information. Prepare files and summarize contents for committee/faculty review. Manage the process for each accepted, wait-listed, or rejected applicant.

• Maintain files of all accepted graduate students.

• Develop and send a welcome letter, housing resources, and city and university information to admitted students. Prepare orientation materials and events for incoming students with academic information.

• Prepare the TA/AI budget under the supervision of the graduate advisors. Manage the department's TA and grader application and appointment processes. Coordinate fellowship appointments.

• Assist with annual revisions of departmental website and handbooks for graduate academic programs. Maintain alumni information on graduates.

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years' experience working with college students in an administrative or advising capacity.

• Proficiency with Adobe Pro and Microsoft Suite

• Competencies: Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Initiative, Decision Making and Critical thinking, Effective Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Service Excellence, Problem-solving

• Master's Degree

• 5 years' experience working with college students in an administrative or advising capacity

• Previous entry level Graduate Coordinator experience

• Prior Administrative work experience at the University of Texas at Austin

$50,000 - $52,000

This position is eligible for a Hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement (remote + on-campus at UT Austin)

• Resume/CV

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

Importantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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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.

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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) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (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.