D & A​/DCC Outreach and Education Coordinator

Position: D & A / DCC Outreach and Education Coordinator

D & A / DCC Outreach and Education Coordinator

Disability and Access (D&A) is seeking a Coordinator to lead education, communication, and outreach initiatives in collaboration with the Disability Cultural Center (DCC), campus partners, and the broader community. The role will manage communications and social media, support special projects, and serve as a key liaison for campus and community engagement.

Hiring Department

Disability and Access

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt

Earliest Start Date

Jan 01, 2026

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose

Develop, implement, and evaluate D&A education, communication, and outreach programs in collaboration with UT's Disability Cultural Center (DCC), D&A staff, student groups, and campus and community partners. Serve as the liaison with Healthy horns Communications team to manage D&A/DCC communication and social media. Support D&A staff with administrative tasks and special projects as needed. Work closely with the DCC to establish and maintain relationships with campus and community groups and serve as a point of contact for campus and community inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily logistical operations of education and outreach programs, including scheduling trainings, securing supplies for trainings, tabling, developing and implementing educational programs and staff development opportunities, and coordinating and marketing events and opportunities
• Oversee and implement event set up, including space management and coordination of relevant supplies and materials
• Manage D&A communications (monthly newsletter, social media, emails and website) and marketing campaigns and assets in collaboration with Communications team. Create and update educational materials and reports, including handouts, videos, online modules, etc.
• Serve as point of contact for general inquiries to D&A. Provide referrals and resources where appropriate. May assist with Drop In and/or intake appointments with current or prospective students and families
• Assess outreach and education program effectiveness and recommend changes in programming, procedures, and policies, as appropriate. Develop and implement new activities and programming
• Establish and develop successful partnerships on campus that are mutually beneficial and support increased accessibility on campus
• Prepare program budget and control expenditures in accordance with budget allocations
• Function as a member of D&A, assist with general functions of the office and special projects as assigned

In collaboration with the Disability Cultural Center

• Develop and conduct trainings for university community (including students, faculty and staff) on disability and accessibility. Oversee program updates, evaluation and training of facilitators
• Collaborate with UT's Disability Cultural Center and other campus partners to plan and execute campus wide events and programming, including Disability Access and Belonging Month, orientation events, and Disability Graduation
• Facilitate relationships and coordinate events with career services offices, development and other campus and community partners related to employment, internships and career development
• Screen, schedule, and complete interview requests for student assignments and published media
• Oversee disability-related scholarships and awards
• May co-supervise student staff, interns and/or graduate students
• Organize and facilitate joint Disability and Access/Disability Cultural Center Student Advisory Committee and Faculty Advisory Committee
• Support operations of the physical Disability Cultural Center space, including monitoring open hours

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the work to be performed
• Demonstrated successful experience in program design and implementation
• Demonstrated knowledge of the lived disability experience, disability culture, disability studies, and universal design
• Experience working with student organizations, student development, student advising, and event planning
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with various students, faculty, staff and people from the surrounding…