Temporary Project Coordinator - Texas Center for Disability Studies - (UTEMPS)

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides administrative and teaching support to staff and supports program participants who are young adults with disabilities attending an employment program (E4Texas) on the UT-Austin campus. The role involves assisting students with disabilities in a classroom setting, navigating the UT campus, and using public transportation to assist students to volunteer sites. The coordinator will also utilize various technology tools for managing student schedules and engage in community outreach. The assignment is expected to continue until November 6th, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, one year of experience at the Administrative Assistant level, or high school graduation or GED, and five years of clerical experience
Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities or other disabilities/support needs
Able to walk/navigate the main campus in supporting students with disabilities to get to class/be successful in class
Able to provide teaching assistance/teaching support in class to students to complete assignments
Understand how to use basic office/ technology tools as previously described (Slack, Box, Google Suite, Microsoft Office)
Have good interpersonal/team skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities or other disabilities/support needs

Responsibilities

Assisting students with disabilities in a classroom setting
Walking/navigating the UT campus to assist students in getting to class and other campus locations
Using the Cap Metro bus to help students get to Volunteer sites in the Austin Community
Using a variety of technology tools: Slack, Box, Google Suite products, use of Microsoft Office products to manage student schedules
Providing support for young adults with disabilities
Engaging in Community Outreach about our program (materials are already developed)
Using interpersonal skills with parents and professionals
Taking meeting notes
Maintaining/Updating Student schedules for the program