Academic Program Coordinator

Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job Posting Title:Academic Program Coordinator in Environmental Science and Sustainability (Jackson School of Geosciences)----Hiring Department:Department of Geological Sciences----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt----Earliest Start Date:Immediately----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS----Job Details:General NotesThe Environmental Science Institute at UT Austin seeks an Academic Program Coordinator to advance education, research, and community engagement initiatives focused on environmental science and sustainability. ESI facilitates interdisciplinary initiatives to address challenges to resilience in the face of projected rapid urbanization, population growth, climate change, and environmental injustice in the 21st century.The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin is steadfast in our commitment to fostering a diverse community of scientists and lifelong learners and to providing an equitable and enriching educational and research experience for every member of our community.PurposeCoordinate interdisciplinary research, education, and community engagement initiatives, develop and submit grant proposals for the Environmental Science Institute. Work with faculty, community organizations and ESI Director in developing programs in sustainability and the environment for research training, student opportunities, community engagement, and environmental justice.Responsibilities

• Coordinate research training programs in Environmental Science and Sustainable Urban Systems, including managing program enrollment, logistics, and budget.
• Work with faculty, community organizations and ESI Director in developing programs and proposals in sustainability and the environment for research training, student opportunities, community engagement, environmental justice, and co-design of research to address resilience challenges described above.
• Assist faculty and staff to integrate and coordinate research, services, scholarships, and experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Draft media, including web and print materials, to communicate information on sustainability degrees and sustainability research activities.
• Attend professional development seminars. Work on special projects as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in STEM or related field, emphasizing sustainability, water resources, climate change, community engagement, or interdisciplinary research. No less than three (3) years of work experience in related eld. Experience developing proposals for programs in community engagement, environmental justice, and co- design of research to address resilience challenges. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in relevant field.More than the required years of the above experience. Demonstrated record of managing interdisciplinary education, research, or community engagement programs. Demonstrated record of leading successful proposal preparation.Salary Range$48,000 - $55,000 depending on qualificationsWorking Conditions
  • May work around standard ofce conditions.
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
  • Use of manual dexterity.
  • Lifting and moving.Required Materials
    • Resume/CV
    • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
    • Letter of interestImportantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----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.----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.----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----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.----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.----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.----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) [PDF]
      • E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
      • Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
      • Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]----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.

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