Raul Hinojosa Jr. joined The University of Texas at Dallas as Director of Community Engagement in 2008. He is the founding director of this office created to focus on college access initiatives to increase the number of underrepresented students enrolling in college. Prior to this appointment, he was one of the first staff members hired to open the University of North Texas Dallas Campus.

He has volunteered for several community organizations including the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 4871 – Dallas Rainbow Council and the Richardson Adult Literacy Center. He was also a member of the Leadership Dallas Class of 2015 – the Dallas Regional Chamber’s leadership development program. During his spare time, he enjoys reading, cooking, and eating at new restaurants in Dallas.