Senior Human Resource Coordinator, Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship, and Creative Endeavors

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General Notes

The mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and

Creative Endeavors is to foster the expansion of the scale, quality, and impact of scholarly endeavors at UT Austin. We are committed to building capacity, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and lowering the barriers and burden involved in scientific and creative inquiry through the development of an investigator-focused infrastructure that supports the needs of UT Austin's research enterprise.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid holidays

• Eligible for hybrid telework

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) websiteto learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

The Senior Human Resources Coordinator is a valued HR partner within OVPR, providing thoughtful, consultative human resources support to the OVPR portfolio. This position contributes to a responsive and servicedriven HR infrastructure by applying policy expertise, operational excellence, and a collaborative mindset to support the University's research mission.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates closely with the OVPR Director of Human Resources to advise supervisors and staff on a wide range of HR matters, including personnel actions, recruitments, performance management, employee relations, and special projects. Provides thoughtful recommendations aligned with the University's policies, best practices, and organizational goals.

• Reviews and processes Workday transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. Proactively communicates with HR Partners to resolve questions and streamline approvals.

• Develops, maintains, and enhances OVPR HR Smartsheets forms and trackers to support efficiency and datainformed decisionmaking. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and recommends process enhancements that strengthen HR services.

• Reviews research associate hiring packets to ensure adherence to the University's requirements. Coordinates the review of research scientist promotion and hiring requests, preparing materials for the VPR Promotion Committee and advancing recommendations for final approval by the Vice President for Research.

• Manages visa requests and extensions for assigned OVPR units, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements while providing clear guidance and responsive support to stakeholders. Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in Human Resources at UT Austin with demonstrated knowledge of the University's HR policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated critical thinking, problemsolving, and sound judgment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently while contributing effectively as a team member.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with a collaborative and solutionoriented approach.

• Proficiency in Workday and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• HR Essentials certification.

• More than five years of progressive experience in Human Resources at UT Austin.

• Experience developing and managing Smartsheets or similar processtracking tools.

• Experience serving as a lead resource and mentor.

$78,000 + depending on qualifications

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed, may not be considered for the position.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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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.

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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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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]

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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 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.