Associate Open Records Coordinator
About The Position
The Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs provides high quality service and leadership in proactively managing and coordinating University legal affairs; to support and enhance the University's educational, research, public service mission, core purpose, and core values; and to advance the overall mission of the University. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. The Associate Coordinator will work alongside the Coordinator and the other Associate Coordinator to perform all functions relating to open records for the University campus. Prepare, interpret, and review policies, agreements and other documents to ensure compliance with applicable State of Texas PIA, Federal HIPAA and Federal FERPA laws.
Requirements
- Juris doctorate
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work in a professional manner independently and as a team member
- Strong business process skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience working with the Texas Public Information Act
- Experience interpreting and applying the State of Texas rules, regulations, policies, and or procedures relating to open records
- Familiarity with GovQA software
Responsibilities
- Participating as a highly performing team member in the Open Records Department
- Executing assigned tasks with excellence as an Assistant Public Information Coordinator
- Collaborating with department colleagues in decision making
- Organizing and directing document collection and related administrative services
- Reviewing responsive documents to prepare for delivery in response to open records requests
- Mastering policies, guidance, and other materials relating to open records activities
- Providing recommendations and implementing redactions, exceptions, and briefing, as required
- Assisting in developing open records training for the University community and conducting that training
- Working with University and UT System administration and attorneys on matters relating to open records including reviewing legal briefs
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
