Job Posting Title:

UTeach Outreach Senior Program Coordinator

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Hiring Department:

UTeach-Natural Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes:

About UT Austin

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. The university is an enduring symbol of the spirit of Texas, driving economic and social progress while serving the city, state, nation and world as a leading center of knowledge and creativity. Our work is inspired by the bold spirit of Texas and our commitment to its people. Learn more about UT Austin’s mission and values, leadership and strategic plan.

The university provides employees a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance (premiums covered 100% for full-time benefits-eligible employees), retirement plans, and paid leave, in addition to other programs and services. Additional information is available at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits.

About UTeach

UTeach at UT Austin includes the innovative UTeach STEM teacher preparation program, a national expansion effort for that program, teacher professional development, and a number of local STEM education initiatives, all supporting the improvement of STEM education and the public education system overall.

About UTeach Outreach

UTeach Outreach serves as one of the University’s largest outreach initiatives. We strive to inspire students to take an active interest in STEM, while increasing access for students to pursue and succeed in STEM-focused college majors and careers. This is accomplished through a variety of initiatives: university service-learning courses, K-12 summer camps, student internships, pre-service and in-service teacher development, school-day and after-school programming, STEM competitions, and participation in numerous community events.

Purpose of the position: 

This position supports the overall mission of UTeach Outreach, including developing curriculum for and assisting with the implementation of UT PREP and other K-12 summer STEM camps, university-based service-learning courses, and various community events. 

Responsibilities:

Inquiry-based STEM curriculum. Develop, update, and adapt existing curriculum to ensure alignment with learning objectives and best practices in STEM education; work collaboratively with instructors and leadership to incorporate feedback and make continuous improvements; support community event programmingInstructional Support. Provide curriculum-based support to instructional staff, including resources, guidance, and professional development; conduct observations and provide feedback; manage Canvas curriculum; anticipate instructional needs in advance and communicate with leadershipCourse materials and space. Manage existing inventory systems; order, distribute, and store materials; serve as secondary purchaser and provide ordering support during times of high peak workload; ensure proper purchasing and receiving procedures are followed; manage department procard; reserve university space; support workflow across teams and departmentsLab/classroom safety officer. Ensure safety across all labs/classrooms used by UTeach Outreach summer camps, ensure lab equipment is in working order and replace broken equipment, train instructional teams on proper use of equipment, lead trainings on safety proceduresEvent planning and support. Support Camp Director and other UTeach Outreach leadership in developing and enacting engagement opportunities for students, families, interns, and staff.Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a STEM or related field5 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 3 years in K-12 or higher education setting Experience creating or implementing inquiry-based curriculum at the K-12 levelExperience with laboratory and chemical safetyStrong project management, communication, analytical, and writing skills with attention to detailAbility to work well independently and collaboratively within a team environmentProven ability to maintain punctual, dependable hours on a regular basis and provide superior customer serviceHigh degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree from an accredited university or college in a STEM or related fieldPreviously worked in Title 1 school(s)Experience in laboratory material and equipment management or lab supervisory work Experience working in biology or chemistry labsExperience with supply management, including purchasing and/or inventory systemsKnowledge of UT Austin systems and procedures, including experience with ordering, purchasing, inventory, room reservations and Workday

Note: equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. 

Salary Range

$62,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions:

Standard office conditions in a shared environment Carry/lift 50+ pounds Climbing stairs or ladder Work with chemical and biological agents Must be able to attend occasional special meetings or events outside of normal business hours, including summertime

Required materials:

Cover letterResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

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.

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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.

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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) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (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.