- Location
- PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Posting Title:
Creating Conditions for Impact Coordinator----
Hiring Department:
Charles A Dana Center----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
Sep 16, 2026----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 22, 2026----
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
Temporary position, approximately 3 months in duration.
Compensated at an annualized rate of $100,000, prorated for the length of the appointment.
Remote work possible; some travel to state and partner meetings may be required.
This position is Non-Benefits eligible
Purpose
The Creating Conditions for Impact Coordinator is a temporary, three-month role created to provide day-to-day continuity and coordination for the CCI team's active projects during a transition. This position carries substantive postsecondary education expertise, particularly in student support structures such as corequisite support models, and in connecting postsecondary mathematics pathways to workforce development efforts.
Responsibilities
Project and Team Coordination
Coordinate day-to-day execution of CCI's national initiatives to keep active projects on track during the leadership transition.
Support the work of the Systems Engagement for Impact team, helping to prioritize tasks, troubleshoot barriers, and maintain momentum on deliverables.
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for CCI team members, ensuring clear communication of priorities set by the Director of Systemic Transformation and Director of Building Capacity for Innovation.
Work with the project management team to track project timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements, and flag risks or gaps for director-level attention.
Postsecondary Pathways and Student Success Expertise
Provide subject-matter expertise in pathways and student support structures, including corequisite support models and developmental education redesign, to inform the team's ongoing systems-change work.
Support the continuation of initiatives that connect postsecondary mathematics pathways and student support structures to workforce development and workforce-readiness efforts.
State and External Partner Engagement
Maintain continuity with active state-level partners (e.g., state agencies, systems offices, policy collaboratives) during the leadership transition.
Represent the Dana Center in scheduled meetings, calls, and convenings with state and national partners, keeping directors informed of key developments.
Coordinate logistics and follow-up communication for partner engagements and professional network activities.
Transition Support and Documentation
Document current project status, partner relationships, and key decisions to support a smooth handoff to incoming staff.
Partner closely with the Director of Systemic Transformation and Director of Building Capacity for Innovation to keep them informed and aligned on team priorities throughout the appointment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Leadership, Public Policy, or a related field.
10 or more years experience in postsecondary education, with direct expertise in student support structures, including but not limited to corequisite support and developmental education redesign.
Demonstrated experience connecting postsecondary mathematics pathways or student support structures to workforce development efforts.
Experience working with state-level agencies, system or institution offices, or other state-level partners on education policy or systems-change initiatives.
Experience working as part of a team and coordinating shared work across colleagues, including in the absence of a direct supervisor.
Strong organizational and communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and quickly build working relationships in a fast-paced, transitional environment.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Mathematics Education, Higher Education Leadership, Public Policy, or a related field.
Experience with national networks or coalitions focused on systemic change across PK-12, postsecondary, and workforce systems.
Familiarity with the Dana Center's work, or that of a similar organization, on postsecondary mathematics pathways reform.
Experience contributing to funder reports, proposals, or other resource development activities.
Salary Range
Compensated at an annualized rate of $100,000, prorated for the length of the appointment.
Working Conditions
Temporary position, approximately 3 months in duration.
Remote work possible; some travel to state and partner meetings may be required.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Required Materials
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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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.
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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.