D & A / DCC Outreach and Education Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
251-500 employees
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Join our team in advancing accessibility at UT! We’re seeking a dynamic professional to lead Disability and Access (D&A) education, communication, and outreach initiatives in collaboration with the Disability Cultural Center (DCC), campus partners, and the broader community. This role will also manage communications and social media, support special projects, and serve as a key liaison for campus and community engagement. Based in the philosophy that all students should be assured equal access and opportunity, Disability and Access (D&A) works to eliminate physical, instructional and attitudinal barriers by providing reasonable accommodations and fostering awareness within the University community. The Disability Cultural Center (DCC) supports disability community and education for disabled students, faculty, staff and alumni and all members of the University community. The first of its kind in Texas, the DCC works to create and sustain a sense of belonging for disabled people who study, teach and work at UT. In collaboration with campus partners, the DCC strives to create a community where disability is respected and valued as an important part of our campus community, and accessibility is built into the structure and design of all aspects of campus life.

  • Oversee all daily logistical operations of education and outreach programs, including but not limited to: scheduling trainings, securing supplies for trainings, tabling, developing and implementing educational programs and staff development opportunities, and coordinating and marketing events and opportunities
  • Oversee and implement event set up, including space management and coordination of relevant supplies and materials
  • Manage D&A communications (monthly newsletter, social media, emails and website) and marketing campaigns and assets in collaboration with Communications team.
  • Create and update educational materials and reports, including but not limited to: handouts, videos, online modules, etc.
  • Serve as point of contact for general inquiries to D&A. Provide referrals and resources where appropriate. May assist with Drop In and/or intake appointments with current or prospective students and families
  • Assesses outreach and education program effectiveness and recommend changes in programming, procedures, and policies, as appropriate. Develop and implement new activities and programming
  • Establish and develop successful partnerships on campus that are mutually beneficial and support increased accessibility on campus
  • Prepare program budget and control expenditures in accordance with budget allocations. Function as a member of D&A, assist with general functions of the office and special projects as assigned
  • Develop and conduct trainings for university community (including students, faculty and staff) on disability and accessibility. Oversee program updates, evaluation and training of facilitators
  • Collaborate with UT’s Disability Cultural Center and other campus partners to plan and execute campus wide events and programming, including Disability Access and Belonging Month, orientation events, and Disability Graduation
  • Facilitate relationships and coordinate events with career services offices, development and other campus and community partners related to employment, internships and career development
  • Screen, schedule, and complete interview requests for student assignments and published media
  • Oversee disability-related scholarships and awards
  • May co-supervise student staff, interns and/or graduate students
  • Organize and facilitate joint Disability and Access/Disability Cultural Center Student Advisory Committee and Faculty Advisory Committee
  • Support operations of the physical Disability Cultural Center space, including monitoring open hours
  • Bachelor's degree in a field related to the work to be performed
  • Demonstrated successful experience in program design and implementation
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the lived disability experience, disability culture, disability studies, and universal design
  • Experience working with student organizations, student development, student advising, and event planning
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with various students, faculty, staff and people from the surrounding communities from varying backgrounds
  • Demonstrated experience in public speaking and group facilitation
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills
  • Excellent communication skills (ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing) and ability to develop email, social media, and educational content
  • Ability to work effectively and pay close attention to detail in a high traffic area
  • Skills to prioritize workload, with frequent interruptions
  • Reasonable knowledge of policies and procedures of a large university is desirable
  • Demonstrated successful experience in student services delivery and student group advising in an educational setting
  • Experience working in higher education setting
  • General knowledge of reasonable accommodations in an academic setting
  • Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning and/or assistive technology
  • Experience as an administrator of communication platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress, MailChimp, Constant Contact etc.)
  • Individual or group clinical or counseling experience
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