THECB - Program Specialist V, Implementation Coordinator

THECB - Program Specialist V, Implementation Coordinator(00055885)

Organization

:TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Primary Location

:Texas-Austin

Work Locations

:TX Hghr Edu Coordinating Board1801 Congress AveAustin78701

Job

:Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status

:Regular

Schedule

:Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week:40.00

Travel

:Yes, 10 % of the TimeState Job Code:781USalary Admin Plan:N/AGrade:00

Salary (Pay Basis)

:4,510.00-6,350.00(Monthly)

Number of Openings

:1

Overtime Status

:Non-exempt

Job Posting

:Feb 12, 2026, 7:28:37 AM

Closing Date

:Feb 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Description

The agency is located at the George Herbert Walker Bush State Building located in the Capitol Complex at 1801 N. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701.

Introduction:This role plans and delivers professional learning programs, supports initiatives such as the Professional Learning Series and Tiny Takes and leads statewide coordination of the Academy Learning Community. Responsibilities include developing training resources, facilitating workshops and events, providing technical assistance, and collaborating with partners to strengthen college and career readiness efforts.

General Description:

The role of Implementation Coordinator will work as part of the Professional Learning and Engagement team within the Division of College and Career Advising at the (THECB) Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This position will lead the design, launch, and ongoing coordination of the Academy Learning Community state-wide, along with the planning and execution of the Professional Learning Series and supporting the Tiny Takes initiative. This position will also support additional college, career, and military readiness program initiatives and ongoing collaboration and development of training and professional learning materials related to college and career advising initiatives. Responsibilities include developing and leading professional learning sessions and events and creating implementation of resources that promote division of products and resources. Work involves strengthening the efforts of organizations in improving student college and career readiness outcomes by providing technical learning assistance, presentations, workshops, virtual and in person meetings, oral and written communications, and in-person events. This role will support tri-agency initiatives, partnerships and programs, and reports to the Director of Professional Learning and Engagement. This position is authorized for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees are required to work in the office three (3) days per week, with the remaining two days eligible for telework. Specific in-office days may be determined by the department to meet business needs.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

General duties and responsibilities encompass three main categories of focus: (1) Strategic implementation, (2) Program Operations, Delivery & Continuous Improvement (3) Stakeholder engagement & collaboration.

Strategic Implementation

·Lead the creation, launch and ongoing implementation of a new Texas OnCourse Academy Learning Community.

·Analyze previous network research and program reports to inform the strategy and development of the Academy Learning Community.

·Utilize technology platforms (e.g., Canvas) to build a repository of resources for community members: enable members to access, contribute, and share best practices related to college & career readiness.

·Host Q&A sessions with interested schools, develop slide decks, and partner with the Network Marketing Coordinator to establish a marketing and communications plan for the program.

·Create monthly themes and host discussion sessions for Academy Learning members.

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Program Operations, Delivery & Continuous Improvement

·Provides support and training for existing and future programs related to College and Career Advising, focusing on My Texas Future, Direct Admissions, Texas OnCourse, ApplyTX, ADVi, financial aid, and other initiatives and tools.

·Oversee professional learning requests and conference participation: coordinate with Education Service Center (ESC) representatives as needed, create slide decks, and works with the Senior Implementation Coordinator to ensure sessions run smoothly.

·Supports delivery of CCA presentations, workshops, and learning events by collaboratively developing, preparing, and presenting while meeting professional standards and expectations.

·Develops the capacity of educators, school districts, and higher ed partners to implement CCA resources and other initiatives.

·Solicits and acts on feedback from professional learning participants and stakeholders to strengthen participant learning experiences and support a network of educators.

·Maintain tracking systems (e.g., Smartsheet) to document all session data: region, content requested, time involved, contact person, and other relevant details.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

·Cultivates and manages stakeholder relationships with Texas school districts, out-of-state contracts, Education Service Centers (ESC’s), higher education partnerships, and the tri-agencies (TEA and TWC).

·Works collaboratively with stakeholders and partner organizations to support professional learning series planning, execution and resource development.

·Travel is required approximately 10% of the time to on-site conferences and learning events.

·Performs other duties as assigned related to the Professional Learning and Engagement team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting student college and career readiness.

·Knowledge and experience using best practices within the landscape of college and career advising, counseling, and readiness.

·Ability to maintain positivity in a team environment, deal comfortably with ambiguity, and work as a team player.

·Skilled in planning, setting appropriate goals and objectives, and carrying out work in a timely and effective manner following project timelines and tasks.

·Ability to take initiative; work independently; make decision using sound judgment, analytical thinking, sound reasoning.

·Ability to recognize when alternative methods or processes are appropriate and apply creative solutions when problem solving.

·Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage and complete multiple priorities and projects concurrently.

·Ability to communicate complex information in a clear, organized, concise, professional, and courteous way with individuals from diverse social, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

·Ability to meet periodic, milestone, and final deadlines; and to keep management abreast of issues.

·Ability to verbally communicate information in a clear, organized, and concise way in both spoken and written form.

·Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and Zoom

·Online interactive applications, tools and plug-ins such as Padlet, Slido, and Menti.

·Effective public speaking in person and in virtual settings

·Ability to effectively present in person and virtually and conferences, training events and other professional development opportunities

·Actively contribute to a culture of innovation to set the Coordinating Board at the forefront of digital learning.

Military Crosswalk:

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

·Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

·Five years of full-time work experience in intermediate and secondary education or higher education, including:

·Experience working with one of the following programs: student success, college and career advising or counseling, and/or college and career readiness.

Preferred:

·Master’s or other postsecondary graduate degree in education, public policy, or related field from an accredited college or

·university

·Five to seven years of full-time work experience in public or higher education, including:

·Experience working with one of the following programs: student success, college and career advising or counseling, postsecondary/career advising, higher education or workforce education.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:

• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at work;

• Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones;

• Frequent sitting, and

• Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.

Workforce:

Must be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of customer service deliverables.

• Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work schedules, working extended hours as necessary.

• Adhere to the organization’s internal management policies and procedures.

• Contribute to the agency’s performance measures and mission.

• Employee must be able to work under the current teleworking policy currently in place at the CB.

Application Requirements:

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Board’s employment opportunities website at

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in E-Verify for each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at 512-427-6190. For vocal and/or hearing assistance call 7-1-1.

Notes to Applicant:

If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

Your job application must be completely filled out. Your application must contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer and a description of duties performed in a way that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.

Veterans Information: THECB is committed to hiring Veterans. To receive Veteran’s Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214 -member #4, must be attached when submitting your application.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THECB does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Job offer and continuation of employment with THECB is contingent upon:

• Proof of education and experience listed on the application.
• Eligibility/authorization to work in the U.S.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Compliance with the Selective Service Law for males ages 18-25. Please be advised that under Texas law, names and other information concerning applicants or nominees may be subject to disclosure upon request.

THECB does not allow dual employment with other state of Texas agencies or institutions.

Skills assessment may be conducted at time of interview

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.