VSL Program Coordinator

Student Life at the University of Texas at Austin, part of Texas Student Experience, 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, inclusivity, and the holistic development of our students.

The program coordinator will provide comprehensive support for co-curricular programming within Volunteerism and Service-Learning and Student Life. This role requires a proactive, collaborative, and student-centered approach, with a commitment to fostering community engagement and ensuring service accessibility for the entire University community.

• Recruit, train, advise, and develop undergraduate student leaders participating in the Community Engagement Collective and Alternative Breaks, providing guidance and support that fosters leadership development and meaningful community engagement.
• Provide programmatic leadership for the Community Engagement Collective and Alternative Breaks, including strategic planning, partnership development, financial management, risk management, and program evaluation to support sustainable, high-quality programming.
• Coordinate and oversee Alternative Breaks logistics, including trip planning, staff recruitment and training, student preparation, and implementation, ensuring programs meet educational objectives and university risk management standards.
• Serve as primary instructor for two academic courses associated with Alternative Breaks and develop and facilitate leadership curricula for annual cohorts of student leaders, matching advising approaches with student developmental needs and VSL goals.
• Supervise and mentor student staff supporting VSL co-curricular programs, creating a supportive learning environment that promotes professional growth, leadership skills, and effective program facilitation.
• Support fundraising and donor engagement for VSL programs by identifying funding opportunities, assisting with program-specific fundraising efforts, and engaging students in development activities, while contributing to broader Student Life development initiatives as needed.
• Contribute to VSL and Student Life initiatives through committees, special projects, alumni engagement, and development activities, including outreach campaigns and opportunities that strengthen relationships with past program participants and advance student engagement.

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.

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.

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

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

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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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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.

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]

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.