Programs Lead, Community Engagement & Leadership

utaustin; Utah; On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin in UT MAIN CAMPUS is seeking a VSL Program Coordinator to support co-curricular programming in Volunteerism and Service-Learning and Student Life. The role emphasizes proactive collaboration, student-centered engagement, and accessible service for the entire campus community.

You will recruit and mentor student leaders, oversee Alternative Breaks logistics, teach two courses, and help plan leadership curricula while coordinating with staff and donors to sustain

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.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, advise, and develop undergraduate student leaders participating in the Community Engagement Collective and Alternative Breaks.
• Provide programmatic leadership for the Community Engagement Collective and Alternative Breaks, including strategic planning, partnership development, financial management, risk management, and program evaluation.
• Coordinate and oversee Alternative Breaks logistics, including trip planning, staff recruitment and training, student preparation, and implementation.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

multitask ability

teamwork

attention to detail

problem solving

interpersonal skills

verbal skills

written skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

University of Texas at Austin in UT MAIN CAMPUS is seeking a VSL Program Coordinator to support co-curricular programming in Volunteerism and Service-Learning and Student Life. The role emphasizes proactive collaboration, student-centered engagement, and accessible service for the entire campus community.

You will recruit and mentor student leaders, oversee Alternative Breaks logistics, teach two courses, and help plan leadership curricula while coordinating with staff and donors to sustain