Faculty Coordinator, School of Law

Job Posting Title: Faculty Coordinator, School of Law Hiring Department: School of Law Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS General Notes The University of Texas School of Law strives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community. The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including: Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%) Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan) Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Training and conference opportunities Tuition assistance Athletic ticket discounts Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: and Purpose Oversee and coordinate all administrative and clerical support for Law School faculty members (5 or more) under the supervision of the Director of Faculty Affairs. Responsibilities Coordinate assistance for faculty, including administrative requests, travel arrangements, document preparation and approval. Act as liaison between faculty and Texas Law Accounting to coordinate use of faculty development accounts for purchases and hires ensuring compliance with university and department rules and regulations. Act as a liaison between faculty and Texas Law Human Resources to coordinate and oversee the hiring of research assistants. Approve timesheets for student workers assigned to various faculty members. Coordinate creation and preparation of class materials. Coordinate the organization and administration of course materials including syllabi, course packets, quizzes, tests, and final exams. Assist with communication with students on a variety of academic needs. Act as liaison between faculty and departmental and university offices; maintain faculty files in compliance with university and department rules and regulations. Oversee faculty requests for curriculum research, including providing advanced media skills to finalize the resulting materials. Coordinate organization of special lectures for faculty, including creation and preparation of class materials. Prepare and edit manuscripts for publication as needed. Prepare and edit papers for presentations, speeches, and other events. Transcription when required. Oversee the coordination of programmatic meetings as needed, such as symposium, conferences, and other special events hosted by faculty. Act as personal contact for all visiting dignitaries, scholars, and other invited guests. Collect professional papers for events. Arrange all logistical needs, including IT, audio/visual, and catering needs. Organize all publicity for academic events, arranging for media coverage, preparing Power Point presentations, posters, flyers, and other promotional materials as needed. Maintain conference calendar and update event website. Other related responsibilities and functions as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and three years of experience coordinating or administering a program. Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment. Excellent organizational abilities and oral and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills. Attention to detail and problem‑solving experience. Professional demeanor and ability to work well with a wide variety of people. Preferred Qualifications Previous administrative experience in an academic setting, faculty support experience, UT accounting and travel policy knowledge. Salary Range $50,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, use of manual dexterity. Lift and move standard office files and supplies. Wear appropriate office attire; accept supervision. Work hours may include occasional evenings, weekends and some holidays during peak periods to meet deadlines. Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology