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

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Temporary Curriculum Coordinator guides curriculum development and implementation, coordinates classroom programming, and supports speakers and volunteers for Extended Education Ventures and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). The position recruits and confirms volunteer speakers, reviews content for audience fit and university guideline compliance, and provides logistical and presentation support. It also leads online and hybrid classes, maintains digital learning materials and records, coordinates catalogs and registration, gathers member feedback, and supports the technology and operational processes behind the program. The coordinator works with internal and external partners, staff, student workers, volunteers, speakers, and member committees to support program operations and shared goals. This temporary assignment is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with work hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday as a remote day. The projected assignment end date is May 7, 2027, and the assignment may transition to regular status.

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.
Ability to manage projects and meet 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.
Ability to 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.
Comfort working with 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 complies with university guidelines.
Provide logistical and presentation support, and collaborate with the Events Coordinator on recognition at sessions and social activities.
Attend events and socials as appropriate.
Lead online and hybrid classes by 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 on online and classroom technology before sessions.
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 different 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.