AmeriCorps Operations Coordinator

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking an AmeriCorps Operations Coordinator at the Pickle Research Campus. The role oversees day-to-day administrative, logistical, and compliance operations for AmeriCorps programs, from onboarding through service completion, including grant reporting to OneStar Foundation.

The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong communication skills and experience in nonprofit program coordination, capable of managing multiple deadlines and confidential data across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, business, social work, public administration or related field.
• 5 years of experience in program coordination, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer-service orientation.
• Problem-solving and adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; comfort learning new databases and systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive personnel and program data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of Volunteer experiences, overseeing onboarding and service year engagement.
• Coordinate AmeriCorps member records and retention, file audits, and monitoring site visits.
• Ensure AmeriCorps members are trained annually on grant requirements.
• Oversee professional development opportunities and service events for AmeriCorps members throughout their term of service.
• Manage AmeriCorps grant compliance regarding member enrollment, exits, and ongoing program management during the service year.
• Maintain and update the AmeriCorps Compliance Manual, and train AmeriCorps staff on relevant components annually.
• Attend OneStar monthly meetings.
• Prepare monthly Program Enrollment Reports (PERs) and reporting in OneStar Foundation online platform; work with Assistant Director, Finance monthly for reporting

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Salesforce

eGrants

Job description

## AmeriCorps Operations CoordinatorApply: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R\\_00048899**Job Posting Title:**AmeriCorps Operations Coordinator**----****Hiring Department:**Charles A Dana Center**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Oct 19, 2026**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS**----****Job Details:**## General Notes* **Primarily office-based with occasional travel to host sites or events within Central Texas and surrounding areas*** **Some evening/weekend work may be required for events or trainings*** **Travel may be required**## PurposeThe AmeriCorps Operations Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administrative, logistical, and compliance operations of the Dana Center's AmeriCorps programs (both Literacy First and Numeracy First). This role ensures the programs run smoothly from member onboarding through service completion, manages grant compliance and reporting to the OneStar Foundation, and coordinates the AmeriCorps grants continuation and recompete process. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about national service and community impact.## ResponsibilitiesMember Experience & Development* Coordinate all aspects of Volunteer experiences, overseeing implementation of member and supervisor onboarding and service year engagementRecords, Retention & Site Monitoring* Coordinate AmeriCorps member records and retention, file audits, and monitoring site visits* Ensure AmeriCorps members are trained annually on grant requirements* Oversee professional development opportunities and service events for AmeriCorps members throughout their term of serviceGrant Compliance* Manage AmeriCorps grant compliance regarding member enrollment, exits, and ongoing program management during the service year* Maintain and update the AmeriCorps Compliance Manual, and train AmeriCorps staff on relevant components annually* Attend OneStar monthly meetingsFunder & External Relations* Manage the relationship between Dana Center and OneStar Foundation, which oversees AmeriCorps in Texas* Manage all information regarding program implementation* Coordinate the AmeriCorps grant continuation and recompete process, with input from Dana Center Leadership and relevant staff* Attend local, state, and national/regional AmeriCorps conferencesInternal Collaboration* Collaborate closely with the Literacy First and Numeracy First project teams, Project Management Team, Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator, and Human Resources Coordinator to coordinate grant activities* Work effectively across teams to monitor the operational plan and progress toward strategic plan goals* Participate in processes and activities designed to establish an organizational culture that supports learning, collaboration, and collective responsibility to enhance professional relationships, job satisfaction, and organizational efficiency and effectiveness* Attending biweekly team meetings and monthly departmental meetings.Reporting* Prepare monthly Program Enrollment Reports (PERs) along with the Simple Fixed Calculator spreadsheet for reporting to OneStar Foundation, using member timesheets* Work with Assistant Director, Finance monthly for reporting in OneStar Foundation online platform## Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree education, business, social work, public administration or related field* 5 years of experience in program coordination, nonprofit administration, or a related field* Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Strong interpersonal skills and customer-service orientation* Problem-solving and adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment* Proficiency in Microsoft Office; comfort learning new databases and systems* Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive personnel and program data*Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.*## Preferred Qualifications* Prior AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service experience (as a member, alumnus, or staff)* Familiarity with AmeriCorps systems such as eGrants* Experience with grant compliance or federal program reporting* Salesforce experience* Passion for national service, community impact, and civic engagement* Bilingual (Spanish, English) skills relevant to the community served## Salary Range* $68,000 - $75,672## Working Conditions* May work around standard office conditions* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation* Use of manual dexterity* Some evening/weekend work may be required for events or trainings* Travel may be required## Required Materials*Please mark \"yes\" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.** 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.