Implementation Coordinator - Physics

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

Eligible for hybrid telework

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Purpose

To support efforts and ensure fidelity of implementation of the OnRamps Physics lecture and lab courses 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 lead 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. Including but not limited to virtual meetings, coaching support, video streaming into classes.

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 may include instructor resources in headquarters and investigations of academic integrity.

Facilitates an instructor support system using mentor instructors and online platforms to provide extra support for new OnRamps Instructors. Create video resources in the OnRamps studio modeling pedagogy and challenging content.

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

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Physics, 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’ experience teaching at a high school or college level.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Physics, 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’ experience teaching at a high school or college level.

Salary

$60,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Position requires up to 5% travel throughout the state of Texas.

Weekend and evening work required during summer, spring, and fall professional learning institutes and enrollment deadlines.

May work around standard office conditions.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Use of manual dexterity.

Climbing of stairs.

Hybrid work environment - typically two days a week in the office and three days a week from a remote office.

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

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.