Founded in 2001, the Archer Center is where Texas meets the world. As the Washington, D.C., campus of The University of Texas System, the Archer Center provides talented undergraduate and graduate students from across the UT System with the opportunity to live, learn, and intern in the nation's capital. The Archer Center is seeking a student-centered Program Coordinator based in Washington, D.C., with a commitment to student success, experiential learning, and leadership development. A successful candidate will be public service minded and interested in the Archer Center's mission and vision.

Our Mission: We educate the next generation of bipartisan leaders for local, state, federal, and international service by offering varied experiential learning programs for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students from The University of Texas System.

Our Vision: To develop public- and private-sector leaders who understand the federal policymaking process, are able to solve relevant policy problems, contribute to improved civic engagement and civil society, and who elevate the public discourse about policy and politics.

The Program Coordinator provides direct support for the Archer Center and the Archer Fellows (both undergraduate and graduate) in Washington, D.C. Duties focus on administrative, logistical and program coordination for D.C.-based events and programming. In collaboration with colleagues from across the Archer Center, the Program Coordinator has a significant role in onboarding, communications, program planning and logistical tasks.

A successful candidate will be organized and detail-oriented, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be poised and professional in representing the Archer Center, and handle confidential information with tact and discretion. This position requires a high level of organizational and time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment that often includes multiple and shifting priorities. A successful candidate will be a go-getter and team player who is interested in public service, and the Washington, D.C. professional landscape.

This position is based in The University of Texas System Washington, D.C., Office/Archer Center and reports to the Program Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in related field.
– 3-5 years experience providing support to programs or projects or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Working knowledge of the UT System and UT campuses. Experience living and working in Washington, D.C., and with a range of public and private sector Washington-based institutions. Experience advising students on experiential learning and in student affairs, residential life, and internships. Must be exceptionally organized and detail-oriented and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in a higher education or relevant professional setting. Must be collaborative, able to work with diverse populations and foster an atmosphere of respectful dialogue. A preferred candidate is interested in public policy and public service and supportive of the Archer Center's mission to educate the next generation of leaders.

Important Message:

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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About The University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ...to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.

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