[ES_JOBS_NET] Implementation Coach - Science, University of Texas at Austin

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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*        Implementation Coach - Science

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*        Job Posting Title:

Implementation Coach - Science

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Hiring Department:

Office of Strategy and Policy

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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:

Nov 03, 2020

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Description:

To lead efforts that ensure fidelity of implementation of Texas OnRamps Physics, Geoscience, and Chemistry courses through the four pillars of Texas OnRamps and to coordinate a high-level of instructional and professional learning and development service and support OnRamps Instructors.

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Job Details:

General Notes

Mandatory Teleworking - In light of COVID-19, the Office of Strategy and Policy has implemented a mandatory teleworking policy beginning March 16th through December 31, 2020.

This position requires travel throughout the state of Texas as well as ongoing weekend and evening work to support instructors and course implementation, including during summer, spring, and fall professional learning institutes and enrollment deadlines. May be required to work evenings and weekends during critical times.

Responsibilities

*        Support OnRamps Instructors in implementing courses with fidelity along the OnRamps Four Pillars. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders by providing exceptional customer service, technical support, and problem-solving with professionalism, positivity, tact and decorum. Design and use data-driven approaches to ensure ongoing course and program improvements. Work with course staff to develop and implement interventions as needed.

*        Leverage technology to support the ongoing implementation of the OnRamps coaching cycle with the goal of providing direct and targeted assistance to Instructors through Canvas and other virtual coaching media.

*        Ensure fidelity of implementation through deep understanding and ability to communicate and coach the course pedagogies and course-specific technology tools, in addition to Canvas. Support course staff implementation of coaching strategies.

*        Support the development of a facilitated network of OnRamps Instructors by leveraging technology to provide just-in-time support via online, telephone, and in-person communication and lead virtual conferences. Develop innovative strategies to promote online and in-person community learning and knowledge exchange with OnRamps community.

*        Develop and lead projects relating to instructional support, course implementation, and in-person and virtual coaching under the designated Curriculum and Instruction Manager using the OnRamps Project Management Methodology.

*        Support the designated course staff, Associate Director of Curriculum and Instruction, designated Curriculum and Instruction Manager, and Professional Learning Development Team to enhance course delivery and alignment, including special projects that increase opportunities for fidelity of course implementation.

*        Apply standard evaluation procedures to analyze data and monitor, evaluate and document course, student, and Instructor outcomes through recurring issue tracking and reporting. Utilize data to apply principle of continuous improvement to special projects relating to Instructor support and professional development.

*        Utilize adult learning and cognitive learning science theories to contribute to and assist with the expansion of online modules and courses to increase success of Instructors in course implementation.

Required Qualifications

*        Bachelor's degree in physical or life sciences, or closely related field.

*        Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) or another LMS.

*        Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders with decorum and tact.

*        Ability to communicate technical information to lay audiences using a respectful, client-focused approach.

*        Demonstrated understanding of high school teaching and learning.

*        Five or more years of clinical or teaching experience at a high school or college level.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

*        Master's or Doctoral degree in physical or life sciences, or closely related field.

*        Experience developing curriculum, preferably for online delivery.

*        Experience providing support or instructional coaching to teachers.

*        Experience developing and maintaining online courses within an LMS.

Salary Range

*        $55,000

Working Conditions

*        Mandatory Teleworking - In light of COVID-19, the Office of Strategy and Policy has implemented a mandatory teleworking policy beginning March 16th through December 31, 2020.

*        May work around standard office conditions.

*        Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

*        Climbing of stairs.

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 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<http://www.utexas.edu/equity/about/presidents-statement>, 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<http://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/I9docs.html> 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)<http://www.utexas.edu/hr/documents/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf> [PDF]

*        E-Verify Poster (Spanish)<http://www.utexas.edu/hr/documents/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf> [PDF]

*        Right To Work Poster (English)<http://www.utexas.edu/hr/documents/RightToWorkPosterEnglish.pdf> [PDF]

*        Right To Work Poster (Spanish)<http://www.utexas.edu/hr/documents/RightToWorkPosterSpanish.pdf> [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<https://policies.utexas.edu/policies/prohibition-sexual-discrimination-sexual-harassment-sexual-assault-sexual-misconduct>.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the 2019 report here<https://compliance.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/2019%20Annual%20Security%20and%20Fire%20Safety%20Report-final.pdf> or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.

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