Senior Course Scheduler

Job Posting Title:

Senior Course Scheduler

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Hiring Department:

Chandra Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Apr 08, 2024

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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

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is a top-ranked department and the largest department in the Cockrell School of Engineering with more than 2,100 students and 70 tenured and tenure-track faculty. Our faculty bring state-of-the-art research, development, and design experience into the classroom and lab, ensuring that our students and alumni are amongst the best in their fields and that our research advances the scientific community as well as society and business. Join us in changing the world!

This position is eligible for a hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) (on-campus and remote work). FWA arrangements are subject to manager approval and may shift due to changes in business needs.  The remote location must have a reliable internet connection to support working remotely. UT policies on Flexible Work Arrangements are available at https://hr.utexas.edu/current/fwa .

Purpose

Under limited supervision, works closely with academic units to schedule classes and/or course-related programming, including updates and cancellations by coordinating data entry and proofing schedules using automated scheduling and registration systems. Ensures appropriate classroom facilities are available. Keeps departments apprised of changes in policies and deadlines within required notification period. Problem solve and troubleshoot escalated issues or complex issues to resolution. Review requested changes with departments. Coordinate and monitor departmental compliance with various reporting structures, including but not limited to, course instructor surveys and final exam reporting. Prepare reports to advise space planning, the configuration of classes for student allocation and the provision of room booking as well as other related reports. May assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to improve work processes and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Course Scheduling and Management: Oversee scheduling courses for the department, including Individual Instruction courses. Work with faculty leadership to resolve disputes and improve course scheduling. Implement college and departmental teaching loads and enrollment requirements. Oversee course inventory management, including updating Faculty and Student Electronic Tracking System (FaSET).

• Serve as the administrator of Course Instructor Surveys (CIS). Manage grade reporting, input, and changes for all courses including for Independent Study courses, and Course Flags. Collect course syllabi and faculty CV's each semester and upload them to the UT Registrar site for public viewing. Process Authorization to Teach Graduate Course forms and exam waivers (if applicable).

• Coordinate yearly Graduate Site Visit including establishing budget and reporting on expenditures, venue and catering contracts, group travel authorizations and arrangements, arranging agenda and logistics.

• Serve as department liaison for student funding requests for academic-related competition and conference travel.  Collaborate with Engineering Student Services on student org funding and associated travel arrangements. (10%)

• Other related functions as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant administrative experience.

• Demonstrated ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work well as a team member.

• Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail and follow instructions without close supervision.

• Goal-driven, self-directed and creative with excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal and written skills.

• Professional demeanor.

• Regular and punctual attendance.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Solid knowledge of office productivity tools (Microsoft Office).

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, particularly in a STEM environment or with a significant research operation.

• Experience in administrative support functions in a large unit in a faculty-facing position.

Salary Range

$52,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Use of manual dexterity.

Work Shift

• Standard work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

• Flexible schedule and/or hybrid telework may be allowed. 

• Periodic work outside of normal business hours, to include evenings and weekends, may be required on a periodic basis or for special events. 

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.