[Hiring] Systems Engagement Specialist @University of Texas at Austin

Role Description

The Specialist works individually and collaboratively, executing and supporting projects under Center leadership, and partners closely with colleagues across the Creating Conditions for Impact team — which focuses on creating the conditions for implementation, including shifting mindsets, shaping recommendations for how change is carried out, and identifying ways to mitigate the risks of unintended impacts.

Responsibilities

• Postsecondary and Workforce Alignment Support
  • Support the design and implementation of initiatives that strengthen postsecondary mathematics pathways and student support structures, including corequisite support models, and that align K-12, postsecondary, and workforce development efforts.
  • Contribute content knowledge on postsecondary systems, structures, and reform trends to inform project design and materials.
  • Help develop resources, tools, and materials that advance alignment between postsecondary and workforce systems.
• State and Partner Engagement
  • Coordinate and maintain relationships with external partners — including state agencies, systems offices, district partners, policy collaboratives, and other organizations.
  • Support planning and facilitation for meetings, convenings, and professional network activities.
  • Design and facilitate professional learning experiences that build capacity and advance continuous improvement across networks.
  • Serve as a responsive point of contact for assigned partners — providing expert guidance and advising informed by field expertise, connecting partners with others doing similar work in the field, and ensuring timely follow-up and clear communication.
• Project Support and Execution
  • Support day-to-day execution of SEI team projects, including tracking deliverables, timelines, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with team members and colleagues across other Dana Center teams to ensure high-quality, timely work products.
  • Contribute to data collection, reporting, and other tasks that support project monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Field Influence and Resource Development
  • Contribute to the Center's visibility by producing field-facing materials, participating in relevant networks and events, and sharing insights that reflect the Center's expertise.
  • Support proposal development and funder reporting by providing content expertise, data, and examples related to postsecondary and workforce alignment and state partnerships.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in higher education mathematics, mathematics education, workforce development, or a related field, with an understanding of student support structures such as corequisite support models.
• Experience working with external partners such as state agencies, systems offices, postsecondary institutions, districts, or other organizations and funders.
• Experience working as part of a team, with strong collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, Public Policy, Higher Education Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience with postsecondary mathematics pathways, developmental education reform, or corequisite support models specifically.
• Experience facilitating professional networks, convenings, or communities of practice.
• Experience contributing to grant or funder reporting, or proposal development.
• Familiarity with national systems-change or workforce alignment initiatives in education.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $105,000

Working Conditions

• Travel Required
• May work around standard office conditions
• 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