Temporary Curriculum Coordinator - Extended Education Ventures/ Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - (UTEMPS)

University of Texas at Austin

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Temporary Curriculum Coordinator guides curriculum development and implementation, coordinates classroom programming, and provides essential support to speakers and volunteers for Extended Education Ventures and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). The assignment is expected to continue until May 7, 2027, and may transition to regular status. The position is based at the UT Main Campus, with Thursdays designated as remote workdays. The coordinator supports seminar and lecture programming, including recruiting and vetting volunteer speakers, reviewing content, providing logistical and technology support, and coordinating online and hybrid classes. The role also manages digital curriculum materials, course catalogs and registration processes, gathers member feedback, supports technology and database functions, trains staff and volunteers, and contributes to broader program operations and partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree related to the work to be performed; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Three years of professional experience planning and coordinating short courses, seminars, workshops, or conferences.
Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Experience working with individuals aged 50 or older in committee and classroom settings.
Experience using PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom.
Ability to facilitate groups and build relationships with new people.
Experience managing projects and meeting deadlines.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humor.
Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team and manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
Professional written communication skills.
Ability to answer and direct phone calls in on-campus and remote work environments.

Nice To Haves

Previous video editing experience.
Previous experience hosting hybrid classes.
Familiarity with ADA requirements.
Comfort using Excel and unfamiliar technologies.
Previous experience working with volunteers.

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; coordinate recognition with the Events Coordinator and attend events and socials as appropriate.
Lead online and hybrid classes, including scheduling Zoom meetings or webinars, coordinating participants and hosts, managing recordings, and overseeing video editing.
Maintain and organize the digital content library and ensure member access and content integrity.
Train and support speakers in using online and classroom technology before sessions.
Collect and distribute lecture and seminar materials digitally, and maintain accurate digital records of curriculum content.
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 related processes.
Train staff, student workers, and independent volunteers, and monitor data entry and migration for accuracy, communication, and schedule adherence.
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, OLLI staff, speakers, and volunteer member committees to achieve shared goals and maintain partnerships.