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Lead Coordinator- Outdoor Leadership Coordinator
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Position Number: 5891194
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Lead Coordinator- Outdoor Leadership Coordinator

Job ID: 12960
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

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.

The University of Texas at El Paso 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 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Recreational Sports

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

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: $40,480 Annually

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

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 position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Essential Functions

Leadership Challenge Course

Drive the growth and development of Leadership Challenge Course programs by designing and implementing innovative activities, team-building exercises, and new course offerings to meet the diverse needs of participants.
Attend workshops, seminars, or certifications to enhance knowledge and skills
Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork to enhance the overall participant experience.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Leadership Challenge Course-related communications with campus departments, student organizations, and external groups.

Outdoor Adventure Program

Develop and implement learning outcomes and assessment tools that assure the program/event targets high-impact practices of student development and leadership, community engagement and service learning.
Under the direction of the Assistant Director,
Coordinator will oversee, review, and produce input for the Outdoor Adventure Program including all rules, policies, supervision, assessment, scheduling, safety, training and evaluations.
Coordinator will train, schedule, supervise and evaluate staff consisting of, students, and student supervisors.
Coordinator will oversee, review, and produce input for the risk management protocols of the Leadership Challenge Course.
Develops budget recommendation, prepares budget request and maintains budget records.
Collaborate in developing, implementing, and managing events/programs with other departments on and off campus.
Coordinator will on occasion serve as back up to the Outdoor Adventure Trips Coordinator and may have to plan, lead, and evaluate trip and climbing gym operations.
Other duties as assigned

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

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: Bachelor's Degree

and

Experience: 0-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree and up to 5 years of professional experience in a university recreation

Additional Information

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 employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

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 an open, diverse, and inclusive 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 / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender 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.

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

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=12960&PostingSeq=1