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

Temporary Project Coordinator - Texas Center for Disability Studies - (UTEMPS) Hiring Department: UTemp Pool Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Nov 06, 2026 Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS Job Details: General Notes Temporary assignments may be filled at any time; only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. The projected end date for this assignment is November 6th, 2026. Please note: W hile the administrative office is at Pickle Research Campus, the job will be located on the main UT campus in various classrooms on campus. Purpose To provide administrative and teaching support to staff and to support program participants who are young adults with disabilities attending an employment program (E4Texas) on the UT-Austin campus. 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. And to provide support for young adults with disabilities Engaging in Community Outreach about our program (materials are already developed) and using interpersonal skills with parents and professionals. Taking meeting notes Maintaining/Updating Student schedules for the program. Required Qualifications 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. Have good interpersonal/team skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities or other disabilities/support needs. Hourly Rate $23.00 Working Conditions Attire: Business Casual Standard Office Environment, Use of manual dexterity, Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation. Work Shift Hours per week - 40 Hours will fall within the time frame of 8:00am -8:00pm; however, it will mainly be standard hours 8:00am - 5:00pm but there are some days in which the hours may vary IF the candidate is available and interested in doing some evening hours. Not required but an option. Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. 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. 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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. 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