Academic Program Coordinator, LBJ Washington DC Center

Job Posting Title:Academic Program Coordinator, LBJ Washington DC Center----Hiring Department:Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt from FLSA----Earliest Start Date:Jun 25, 2026----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:WASHINGTON DC----Job Details:General NotesAbout The University of Texas at AustinWhat starts here changes the world.The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. By creating educational opportunities for all and leading cutting-edge research at scale, the University fosters positive social change, technological advancement, and economic progress showing the world that change really does start here.An organizational priority is to successfully make UT the world’s highest-impact public research university, unleashing knowledge, opportunity and innovation from the heart of Texas.Learn more about UT’s mission and values, and leadership.About The LBJ School of Public AffairsThe Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin is one of the nation’s premier public policy schools. As Texas’ top-ranked policy school for over five decades, the LBJ School provides unmatched opportunities for students to engage with policymakers, industry leaders and innovators in Austin and beyond. The school is committed to improving the quality of public service in the United States and abroad at all levels of governance and civic engagement. Our goals are to prepare students and professionals for leadership positions in public service, produce interdisciplinary research to advance our understanding of complex societal problems and create solutions, promote effective public policy and management practice and foster civic engagement on issues of public concern.Committed to advancing the quality of public service, the LBJ School continues to drive education, research and civic engagement at all levels of governance. About the LBJ Washington DC CenterThe LBJ Washington Center is home to the LBJ School's innovative DC Concentration, which gives students the comparative advantage of working, learning and interacting with federal policymakers while earning their master’s degrees and graduate six months early with full degrees.PurposeThe Academic Program Coordinator supports the Director of the LBJ Washington DC Center in managing the Center’s daily operations and academic programs. This role plays a critical part in supporting student success, strengthening employer and alumni engagement, and advancing the LBJ School’s presence in Washington, DC.ResponsibilitiesStudent Affairs & Career SupportServe as a point of contact for prospective applicants and enrolled students participating in LBJ Washington Center programs.In partnership with the Director identify and create programming for professional development, internship, and employment opportunities to students.Support employer outreach, partnership development and alumni engagement to expand student career opportunities.Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to grow and enhance the DC programs, including recruitment, selection, induction and advising of students.Communications & EventsAssist in the development and execution of communication plans including, website management, newsletter creation, social media and reporting updates supported by research, writing, videography and photography to promote Center programs, activities, and student accomplishments for publication.Support planning and execution of LBJ Washington DC Center student events, including orientation activities, graduation and end-of-program celebrations and alumni reception events.Serve as the primary point of contact for the Washington, DC Center’s community engagement and events, leading outreach, planning, communications, and logistics for events.Represent the university in developing partnerships with community leaders and organizations and establish goals to execute strategies to strengthen community collaborations.Collaborate with the LBJ Alumni Office and DC Alumni Chapter to plan networking and engagement events.Center OperationsManage internal business processing for the Washington DC Center including processing travel requests, reservations, reimbursements, honorariums for guest speakers and other relevant processes. Draft and submit service agreements for contract workers, process purchase orders for external vendors, fulfill invoices and issue payments as needed.Manage scheduling and use of Center space for the LBJ School, University of Texas, and external partner activities.Provide general operational and logistical support to ensure effective workflows, compliance, consistency in service.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience coordinating or administering a program or events. Previous success in a customer service environment and demonstrated success communicating effectively with different constituencies through a variety of media. Adaptability and skills at problem solving with speed and creativity while employing good judgment and composure. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated attention to detail. Collaborative approach with excellent organizational skills and customer service. Moderate understanding of social media platforms. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsMore than the required experience. Experience working in higher education. Experience working in political settings and/or with elected officials. Experience with data management. Experience with University of Texas policies, procedures, and administrative systems.Salary Range$60,000 + depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsStandard office environment.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Occasional local, domestic