Curriculum Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Curriculum Coordinator supports UT OLLI in delivering engaging, high-quality lifelong learning experiences. In collaboration with UT OLLI staff, volunteer leadership, and speakers, the coordinator guides curriculum development and implementation, coordinates classroom programming, and supports speakers and volunteers. The position also helps develop and refine in-person, hybrid, and online learning opportunities in response to member interests and needs.

The role leads online and hybrid classes, coordinates class and event logistics, supports curriculum and registration processes, maintains digital learning materials and records, and helps gather feedback for continuous improvement. The coordinator works with internal and external partners, staff, student workers, volunteers, and member committees to support program operations and shared goals.

This is an Austin, Texas-based, on-site position with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and 40 scheduled hours per week. The position is expected to continue. Salary is $45,000–$48,450, depending on qualifications. The earliest start date is November 16, 2026. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• At least three years of experience coordinating or administering a program.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-starting and self-reliant.
• Ability to learn quickly and strong technology skills.
• Experience managing knowledge base systems and applications.
• Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated customer service and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently with little supervision.
• Professional demeanor.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and subject-matter experts to support volunteer-led curriculum development and educational programming.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including responding to telephone inquiries and assisting members, speakers, and volunteers.
• Ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and coordinate multiple projects from planning through implementation.
• Experience piloting and supporting in-person, hybrid, and online learning environments, including classroom audiovisual technology, virtual learning platforms, and video editing.
• Familiarity with ADA classroom accommodations and accessibility technologies, including speech-to-text applications, captioning, and assistive communication tools.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, adaptability, a team-oriented approach, and willingness to explore innovative methods of program delivery.

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 university guidelines.
• Provide logistical and presentation support to speakers.
• Collaborate with the Events Coordinator to ensure appropriate recognition at sessions and social activities; attend events and socials as appropriate.
• Lead online and hybrid classes, including scheduling Zoom meetings or webinars, coordinating participants and hosts, managing session recordings, and overseeing video editing.
• Maintain and organize the digital content library to ensure member access and content integrity.
• Train and support speakers in advance on online and classroom technology.
• Collect and distribute lecture and seminar materials digitally, and maintain accurate digital curriculum records.
• Coordinate development of online and print course catalogs and manage online class registration.
• Solicit member feedback through surveys and share relevant findings with program curriculum committees.
• Collaborate with internal and external technology partners on software and database functions supporting registration, catalog creation, and other processes.
• Train staff, student workers, and independent volunteers, providing clear guidance while respecting varied working styles.
• Monitor data entry and migration for accuracy, communication, and adherence to schedules.
• Participate in staff and Thompson Conference Center meetings as assigned.
• Assist with routine clerical tasks related to core responsibilities.
• Support cross-program activities, including OLLI Council, collaborative workdays, long-range planning, new member orientation, and data collection and analysis.
• Work cooperatively with Extended Education Ventures, Thompson Conference Center, UT OLLI staff, speakers, and volunteer member committees to achieve shared goals and maintain partnerships.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support program operations, including attending professional development and digital training opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits, with employee premiums covered at 100% and family premiums at 50%.
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas defined-benefit retirement plan.
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Deferred Compensation 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Free training access through LinkedIn Learning.
• Professional tuition assistance.
• Employee discount program, including athletic tickets.
• Free access to UT Austin libraries and museums.
• Free rides on UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level