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Grand Funded Position: Ends 6/30/2023

ABOUT US

Austin Partners in Education (APIE) serves over 2,000 public school students each week to help them develop skills and access opportunities for success in higher education and lifelong careers. We are a mission-driven, student-focused nonprofit, which means our jobs offer countless ways for you to have an impact on students, schools, and the Greater Austin community. If you are passionate about helping students succeed, love a challenge, thrive when given autonomy, and achieve results, consider becoming a part of the APIE team.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

With support from the Greater Texas Foundation, APIE will embark on the final year of a three-year project designed to support the development of the P-TECH program model at Akins Early College High School. The overarching goals of the project are to design and develop a comprehensive and replicable program model and framework that includes the following: (1) systematic administrative, implementation and evaluation processes, (2) a twenty-first-century workforce-based career mentoring and internship program and (3) an intensive academic support and college knowledge development program. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a project that will contribute to the growing body of knowledge and resources designed to support the development of effective dual-credit programs.

This is a full-time exempt position with benefits. The compensation range for this position is $58,000-$60,000 annually and is based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, experience, and potential for contribution towards the mission of Austin Partners in Education.

POSITION SUMMARY

The P-TECH Program Research and Project Manager will lead the development of a comprehensive, evidence-based program model that provides the framework and method to implement P-TECH programs successfully. This position reports to APIE’s Executive Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and Grant Resource Development (65% capacity)

• Lead the design and development of a P-TECH program model, framework, and method that can be implemented by P-TECH campuses across Texas
• Research and document best, promising and emerging practices related to the execution of instructional, academic, and work-based learning support models for ECHS and P-TECH schools
• Conduct key interviews with leading dual credit and industry practitioners and experts to inform development of P-TECH program model
• Develop and implement dissemination strategy of program model
• Collaborate with external evaluator to design and implement project evaluation

Administration and Grant Reporting (20% capacity)

• Oversee the strategic direction of the project, including strategic changes in project scope or assignment across the team
• Develop and manage project scope, timeline, milestones and deliverables based on project proposal
• Assess and evaluate strategic and tactical decisions to ensure project outcomes align with project’s overall vision despite changes to the operating environment
• Provide timely updates on project progress and challenges to APIE leadership team
• Develop a project communication plan and coordinate communications of project work effort to all levels of project stakeholders
• Maintain detailed data and project narratives of goals, objectives and outcomes for reporting purposes
• Collaborate with APIE staff to ensure reporting requirements are submitted in an accurate and timely manner
• Document all plans, processes, procedures, and lessons learned during the project for standardization and knowledge transfer

Student Support Programming and Management (10% capacity)

• Provide assistance to Program Specialist in student support strategy development and implementation
• Communicate student support strategy and updates to campus administration
• Serve on Akins ECHS advisory board in student support capacity

Student Preparation for Work-based Learning Activities (5%)

• Manage communications with campus and district administration regarding APIE’s scope and capacity in supporting work-based learning activities

MINIMUM SKILLS & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Education, Public Policy or related field

• At least 3+ years experience in secondary or postsecondary education

• Experience in secondary and/or postsecondary research and/or program design

• Demonstrate knowledge in secondary and postsecondary education policy

• Demonstrate understanding of the dual-credit, Early College High School and P-TECH programs

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills

• Exceptional skills at processing and integrating feedback

• Demonstrate strong project and process management skills

• Demonstrate the ability to set priorities to accomplish goals, eliminate roadblocks and create focus

• Demonstrate the ability to solve difficult problems and deal with ambiguity

• Demonstrate the ability to build consensus through strong working relationships and exceptional follow-through skills

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, team participation, creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, collaborative planning, and decision-making processes

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Wendi Gordon at wgordon@austinpartners.org.