Lead Coordinator for Volunteerism

Position Information

Hiring Department: Student Engagement and Leadership Center

Reports To: Senior Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Community Impact

Job Location: On site, El Paso, Tx

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $48,480 annually

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

Position Summary

The Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) promotes the principles of Engagement, Leadership, and Inclusion by offering programs and services focused on enhancing the personal, educational, leadership, and social development of students enrolled at The University of Texas at El Paso. The Lead Coordinator of Volunteerism, is responsible for developing, coordinating, and expanding volunteer opportunities that connect students and student organizations with high impact community service experiences beyond the classroom. This position works collaboratively with campus and community partners to increase student participation, volunteer service hours, and the number of organizations served while overseeing the tracking, assessment, and reporting of volunteerism and civic engagement initiatives. Through strategic partnerships and outreach to community and university partners, the Lead Coordinator promotes a culture of service, civic responsibility, and community impact across the university in accordance with university policies and regulations.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Community Partnerships and Volunteer Recruitment - 25%

• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies, nonprofit organizations, and campus partners to expand volunteer opportunities and strengthen community partnerships.
• Maintain a centralized database of community service sites and partner agencies, including the number of organizations served, type of organization, and industry or service area represented.
• Expand opportunities for community organizations and nonprofit agencies to recruit student volunteers through on-campus involvement fairs, tabling, presentations, and other outreach initiatives.
• Track and report the number of community agencies and service sites participating in on campus volunteer recruitment opportunities.

Volunteer Program Development- 25%

• Coordinate and expand individual and student organization volunteer opportunities.
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and assessment of university-wide volunteerism initiatives, including Project MOVE and other campus-sponsored community service activities.

Data Management, Assessment, and Reporting - 20%

• Oversee the collection, tracking, and reporting of individual student volunteerism metrics, including total service hours, estimated economic impact of volunteer service, number of unique student volunteers, and number of Miner Service Award recipients completing 100 or more volunteer hours.
• Track, assess, and expand student organization volunteerism, including total service hours, estimated economic impact of service, and number of registered student organizations participating in volunteer activities.
• Prepare regular reports and assessments highlighting volunteer participation, hours contributed, economic impact, community partnerships, and progress toward established volunteerism performance indicators.

Outreach, Communications, and Recognition - 15%

• Develop and implement marketing, communications, and outreach strategies to increase student awareness of available volunteer opportunities and encourage participation.
• Coordinate volunteer recognition initiatives, including the Miner Service Award, to acknowledge students who demonstrate a sustained commitment to community service.

Campus Collaboration and Service Integration - 10%

• Collaborate with academic departments and campus partners to integrate volunteerism and community service opportunities into student leadership development and educational experiences.
• Develop collaborative service initiatives with campus departments, student organizations, and leadership programs that connect volunteerism with leadership development, civic engagement, and community impact.

Compliance and Other Duties - 5%

• Comply with all State of Texas, UT System, and University policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise student intern(s)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors Degree from four-year college or university

and

Experience: Two years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master Degree

At least two years of professional experience in higher education, volunteer management, student leadership development, civic engagements, program development, assessment and event management (or equivalent of education and experience)

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution's core strengths-its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships-the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University's regional impact and national stature.

Miner Perks and Benefits

What UTEP Offers:

• Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee Education Assistance program
• And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Additional Information

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the positions essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEPs Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.