Volunteer and Service Learning Program Coordinator

Job Posting Title:

Volunteer and Service Learning Program Coordinator

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Hiring Department:

Office of the Dean of Students

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Sep 29, 2025

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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 Office of the Dean of Students at the University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to creating a transformative campus experience where students develop critical thinking, leadership skills, and a lifelong commitment to positive civic engagement. Guided by our core principles of being student-focused, fostering collaborative innovation, empowering ownership, and embracing strategic efficiency, we strive to support our students both inside and outside the classroom. Our mission is to develop student leaders, foster involvement, and provide support for all Longhorns, ensuring that every decision and action prioritizes their well-being and development. Join us in fostering a community that values excellence and the holistic development of our students.

Purpose

The program coordinator for Volunteerism and Service-Learning will support co-curricular service and leadership programming aimed at deepening students’ learning and personal development through participation and impact in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as advising project manager for large-scale student-run service initiatives. Advise student planning teams by providing individualized trainings, guidance, and logistical support.
• Take an active role in strategic vision and growth for The Community Engagement Collective, VSL’s peer-to-peer network of students interested in building community through service at UT Austin. Ensure structural sustainability for the organization by providing leadership, assessment, facilitation, and other training to student leaders.
• Manage financial and strategic partner relationships to ensure the sustainability and growth of Community Engagement Collective programming. Assess impact and coordinate reporting according to requirements of all funding sources. Educate and mentor student leaders to take an active role in or lead the development process for their programs.
• Maintain and grow relationships with all partners – community, campus, and alumni – ensuring continuity and mutual benefit for each partnership. Educate and mentor student leaders to take an active role in or lead community relations process for their programs.
• Provide mentorship and supervision for student staff assisting in the facilitation of co-curricular programs.
• Support VSL programming through event planning, logistical support, and event participation. Actively participate in various teams and committees as assigned, contributing to the advancement of the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Division of Student Affairs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in higher education or a related field.
• 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.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Three years of relevant work experience in higher education or a related field.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing events or college student programming.
• Experience in volunteer coordination.
• Experience in community-based work, whether at a university, corporation, or nonprofit.
• Conversational fluency in Spanish.
• Familiarity with social media and web applications for outreach, productivity and project management.

Salary Range

$58,750

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 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.