Implementation Coordinator – Economics

Job Posting Title:

Implementation Coordinator – Economics

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Hiring Department:

OnRamps

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage  

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid holidays

• Hybrid telework available

For more details, please see HR Benefits and Total Rewards.

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 environmen