"Coordinator, Community Service & Volunteer Programs"

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Posting Number: 2026137

Location: San Marcos

Department: Student Involvement & Engagement

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,901 - $4,083.33

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience supervising student employees and/or advising students or student organizations in a higher education/university setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of student development theories.
• Experience facilitating volunteering and community service programs.
• Experience conducting workshops or training sessions for students and/or faculty and staff.
• Ability to coordinate a variety of work activities and work as part of a team.
• Experience in event planning and program management.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or equivalent degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field.
• Experience facilitating risk management and/or crisis response for events/programs.
• Experience building partnerships and collaborating across departments in a university setting, community organizations, or non-profit organizations.
• Experience in budget management and assessment practices.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with community service, service-learning, and civic engagement concepts and programs.

Job Description:

The Coordinator for Volunteer and Community Service Programs as a member of the Leadership & Service Unit of Student Involvement and Engagement (SI&E), is responsible for developing and implementing volunteer and community service programs that support student involvement, sense of belonging, and student success. The Coordinator, with the Associate Director for Leadership Development & Service, develops comprehensive educational volunteer and community service initiatives that enhance student learning and supports skills development and career readiness. The position reports to the Associate Director for Leadership and Service.

Job Duties:

Volunteer and Community Service Programs (60%)

• Create, develop, and execute the signature volunteer and community service programs such as Bobcat Build’s Big Event, Service Saturday, and Bobcat Break.
• Manage the tracking and documentation of student community service hours submitted through the designated student engagement platform.
• Provide leadership, strategic direction and assessment alongside the Associate Director for Leadership & Service for the areas of community engagement programming.

Administration, Budget Management, Supervision, Advising, and Event Planning (20%)

• Responsible for the supervision, coaching, and performance management of four Leadership & Service Council members.
• Coordinate and execute the Leadership & Service Council training for the fall and spring semesters in collaboration with the Coordinator for Leadership Development Programs.
• Advise one cohort of the Texas Leadership Scholars Program (TLSP) and attend associated programs.
• Coordinate and execute the Leadership & Service Mixer during the fall semester in collaboration with the Coordinator for Leadership Development Programs.
• Manage allocated budget for volunteer and community service programs.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility, effective planning and use of resources, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies and procedures.
• Create end-of-year reports for assigned functional area.

Leadership Development and Civic Engagement Programs (10%)

• Assist and support leadership development programs such as Bobcats LEAD.
• Assist and support civic engagement and voter registration initiatives.
• Facilitate leadership development workshops and requests for students, faculty, and staff.

Other Duties (10%)

• Actively participate in departmental programs and projects designed to support the mission and goals of the university, division, and department.
• Serve on committees and task forces, as assigned.
• Other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Job Open Date: 11/13/2025

Job Close Date: 12/12/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55043

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55043 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.