Implementation Coordinator - Economics

Title: Implementation Coordinator – Economics

locations

AUSTIN, TX

time type

Full time

job requisition id

R_00046999

Job Posting Title:

Implementation Coordinator – Economics

Hiring Department:

OnRamps

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details:

Position requires up to 5% travel throughout the state of Texas. Weekends and evenings possible to support course implementation, including during summer, spring, and fall professional learning institutes and enrollment deadlines.

Purpose

Supports efforts and ensures fidelity of implementation of the OnRamps Economics course to coordinate a high-level of instructional and professional development service and support to OnRamps Instructors.

Responsibilities

• Supports OnRamps Instructors in implementing courses with fidelity along the OnRamps Four Pillars. Develops and maintains strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders by providing exceptional customer service, technical support, and problem-solving with professionalism, positivity, tact and decorum.

• Develops and implements annual professional learning institutes during Summer, Fall, and Spring for OnRamps instructors in close collaboration with the Course Leads, OnRamps Assistant Director, and Professional Learning and Development team to ensure and enhance course implementation aligned to the OnRamps Four Pillars.

• Implements on-going professional development and learning activities through weekly communication, monthly virtual meetings, and professional learning institutes. Uses standardized relationship building strategies to cultivate and leads a facilitated network of OnRamps Instructors.

• Develops and implements interventions for instructors with implementation challenges and those that are onboarded to OnRamps after annual Summer Institutes and throughout the academic year.

• Utilizes data to ensure fidelity of implementation of OnRamps courses using data science methodologies, such as instructor engagement,  pacing, and submissions. Supporting fidelity of implementation which may include instructor resources in headquarters and investigations of academic integrity.

• Supports an instructor support system using mentor instructors and online platforms to provide extra support for new OnRamps Instructors. Sustains a virtual community for our instructors across the state by utilizing online platforms and mentor instructors.

• Supports and engages in designated special projects as assigned that supports the mission and strategic direction of OnRamps as an organization.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, education, or related field.

• Demonstrated understanding of High School teaching and learning.

• Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders with decorum and tact.

• Five years teaching experience at a high school or college level.

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

Preferred qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Economics, education, or related field.

• Experience providing support or instructional coaching to teachers.

• Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) or another LMS.

• Proficient in Smartsheet or other Project Management system.

• Ability to communicate technical information to lay audiences using a respectful, client-focused approach.

• Five years teaching experience at a high school or college level.

Salary

$60,000 + depending on qualifications

Working conditions 

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Shared desk environment

• Hybrid work environment

• Climbing of stairs

• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

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.

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.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

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

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.

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.