Senior Coordinator

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: COURI

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $46,550 annually

Required Application Materials:

* Resume

Cover Letter and List of Three References Strongly Encouraged

This is a full time, temporary, contingent on availability of funds position with possibility of extension and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Under minimal supervision, provides coordinating services, keeps official records, and executes administrative policies determined by or in conjunction with other officials, within area of assigned responsibility

Essential Functions

Develops and implements administrative procedures for information processing, record maintenance, funding compliance; compiles, verifies and prepares materials and information to comply with required reports, surveys, analysis; establishes recordkeeping procedures and monitors records for appropriate information retention.

May assist with grant writing functions to include researching/identifying funding opportunities, generating required documentation, establishing budgetary needs, and submitting proposals.

May be required to work with an assigned team, unit, or section and is responsible for insuring that all assigned activities and resources are properly coordinated; may coordinate with others to analyze areas, satisfy planning needs, and document program effectiveness and compliance with appropriate guidelines; works to remove barriers that impede continuous improvement.

Serves as an advocate for the group or program to obtain support for the program(s) both within the department and in the community; designs and creates systems to address specific program goals.

Formulates organizational and operational plans, grants, contracts, or procedures for achieving program goals.

Reviews and analyzes practices and procedures; makes recommendations to ensure established standards are met.

Speaks to groups and organizations to explain services and to promote cooperation and understanding; serves on committees, boards, or councils.

Provides technical planning assistance and training; may serve as a subject matter expert (SME) providing specific consulting/advising services.

Promotes and consults on establishing organizational missions, planning and policy documents, special programs, and improving or restructuring existing programs.

Coordinates communication efforts/marketing plans for the program by researching and releasing information, through multimedia outlets, to current/prospective clients; develops brochures, newsletter, flyers, booklets, and other publications for internal and external use.

Evaluates effectives of support functions and recommends changes.

Identifies support staff needs and recruits; selects and trains personnel; implements disciplinary actions as needed.

Plans and coordinates special events (workshops, seminars, open houses, etc.) on behalf of program.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

and

Experience: Three years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Four years of related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Familiar with UTEP programs (Peoplesoft, Banner, etc.)

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.