Temporary Curriculum Coordinator - Extended Education Ventures/ Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - (UTEMPS)

utaustin; Utah; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah invites applications for a Temporary Curriculum Coordinator in Extended Education Ventures/Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (UTEMPS). The role supports curriculum development, coordinates classroom programming, and assists speakers and volunteers to ensure engaging sessions at UT Main Campus.

The position is 40 hours per week, non-exempt, starting immediately with an expected end date of May 7, 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree related to the work to be performed.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in planning and coordinating short courses, seminars, workshops, or conferences.
• Learning and adapting to new technologies.
• Working with individuals aged 50+ in committee and classroom settings.
• Using technology platforms such as PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom.
• Facilitating groups and building relationships with new people.
• Managing projects and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting, vetting, and confirming volunteer seminar and lecture speakers. Review and edit speaker content to ensure it aligns with the UT OLLI demographic and complies with university guidelines. Provide logistical and presentation support.
• Collaborate with the Events Coordinator to ensure appropriate recognition at sessions and social activities. Attend events and socials as appropriate. Serve as the lead for all online and hybrid classes.
• Schedule Zoom meetings or webinars, coordinate participants and hosts, manage session recordings, and oversee the video editing process.
• Maintain and organize the digital content library to ensure member access and content integrity. Provide training and support to speakers on using online and in-classroom technology in advance of sessions to ensure a smooth and engaging learning experience.
• Coordinate the development of course catalogs (online & print) and manage the online class registration process.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree related to the work

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Excel

Job description

Temporary Curriculum Coordinator - Extended Education Ventures/ Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - (UTEMPS)

Hiring Department

UTemp Pool

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until May 07, 2027

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes

Temporary assignments may be filled at any time; only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. This temporary assignment may transition to regular status. The projected end date for this assignment is May 07, 2027.

Purpose

This position guides curriculum development and implementation, coordinates classroom programming, and provides essential support to speakers and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting, vetting, and confirming volunteer seminar and lecture speakers. Review and edit speaker content to ensure it aligns with the UT OLLI demographic and complies with university guidelines. Provide logistical and presentation support. Collaborate with the Events Coordinator to ensure appropriate recognition at sessions and social activities. Attend events and socials as appropriate. Serve as the lead for all online and hybrid classes. Schedule Zoom meetings or webinars, coordinate participants and hosts, manage session recordings, and oversee the video editing process. Maintain and organize the digital content library to ensure member access and content integrity. Provide training and support to speakers on using online and in-classroom technology in advance of sessions to ensure a smooth and engaging learning experience. Collect and distribute lecture and seminar materials digitally. Maintain accurate digital records of curriculum content. Coordinate the development of course catalogs (online & print) and manage the online class registration process.
• Solicit member feedback through surveys and share relevant findings with program curriculum committees to support continuous improvement. Collaborate with both internal and external technology partners to support software and database functions essential to registration, catalog creation, and other key processes. Facilitate training for staff, student workers, and highly independent volunteers, providing clear guidance while respecting varied working styles. Monitor data entry and migration to ensure accuracy, communication, and adherence to schedules. Participate in staff and Thompson Conference Center (TCC) meetings as assigned to support overall program operations. Assist with routine clerical tasks related to core responsibilities. Support cross-program activities such as OLLI Council, collaborative workdays, long-range planning, new member orientation, and data collection and analysis. 10% Work cooperatively and constructively with Extended Education Ventures (EEV), Thompson Conference Center (TCC), UT OLLI staff, program speakers, and volunteer member committees to achieve shared goals and maintain strong partnerships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree related to the work to be performed.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in planning and coordinating short courses, seminars, workshops, or conferences.
• Learning and adapting to new technologies.
• Working with individuals aged 50+ in committee and classroom settings.
• Using technology platforms such as PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom.
• Facilitating groups and building relationships with new people.
• Managing projects and meeting deadlines.
• Adapting to changing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humor.
• Collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Professional written communication.
• Answering and directing phone calls in both on-campus and remote work environments.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous video editing experience.
• Previous experience hosting hybrid classes.
• Familiarity with ADA requirements.
• Comfortable using Excel.
• Comfortable working with unfamiliar technologies.
• Previous experience working with volunteers.

Hourly Rate

$23.29

Working Conditions

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Attire

Business Casual
Nice Jeans are fine as long as they are not torn.

Work Shift

• Hours per week: 40
• The work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday is a remote day.

Required Materials

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