Assistant Director, Program Development

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General Notes

Extended Education Ventures (EEV) (https://extendedcampus.utexas.edu/) is a self-supporting unit within The University of Texas at Austin that enables the development, delivery, and promotion of continuing and professional education across the university.

At EEV we strive to create a talented and supportive workplace. To ensure alignment, we follow these fundamental core values: Service, Collaboration, Belonging, Excellence, Future-focused, and Integrity.

Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

This position is responsible for the identification and development of continuing and professional education programming to be offered through UT's Extended Campus and in partnership with UT colleges, schools, and units. The goal for this position is to boost current program offerings and develop new programs in areas of strategic interest that meet industry, community, and/or institutional needs. Reporting to the Director of Course Programming, this individual will work with industry and academic partners to identify current and anticipated workforce needs, translate opportunities into actionable plans, and oversee program/course development. Regular duties include analysis of market trends in professional and continuing education, proposal writing, program design advising, MOU creation, general oversight of the build process, and coordination with implementation teams. Success in this role requires deep understanding of the continuing and professional education market and its related economics, the ability to identify and evaluate opportunities and risks, a good understanding of how courses are developed and promoted, strong communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess new program opportunities, using relevant market research tools and industry inputs. Analyze data and make recommendations for viable programs that will meet revenue targets and other identified goals. Prepare high-quality reports regarding the market problem to be solved, opportunity size, potential solutions, and risk factors appropriate for sharing with academic leadership.

• Make regular and independent contact with faculty and academic leadership across campus to review opportunities, address challenges, and create actionable plans. Use experience and expertise to provide guidance and advice on program design, business models, and operational matters. Develop MOUs, budgets, and project plans to achieve identified goals and objectives.

• Serve as primary project manager and internal authority throughout program build. Work with Director to identify and allocate needed resources, including instructional design. Drive communication and alignment throughout engagements, such that client goals and expectations are met or exceeded, and that internal needs are addressed in a timely and coordinated manner. Organize and regularly communicate out project progress. Monitor work, including expenses, and intervene when things get off track.

• Oversee successful transition to program implementation. Ensure that programs developed align with relevant policies, work structures, and quality standards.

• Alert Director to progress, trends, and concerns. Prepare reports and financial projections, as requested.

• Other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree. 7+ years relevant experience in higher education, continuing and professional education, corporate training, or workforce and economic development initiatives. Ability to interpret market research to recommend projects and to guide project planning. Demonstrable experience managing projects. Ability to communicate complex information in ways that can be easily understood by others. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. An appreciation for the purpose and mission of continuing and professional education. A commitment to Extended Education Ventures' core values: Service, Collaboration, Belonging, Excellence, Future-Focused, and Integrity.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Master's degree. Demonstrated track record of educational program planning. Substantive experience in market research, needs assessment, and education product development. Experience working with an LMS. Direct experience with budgetary planning and oversight.

$74,000 + depending on qualifications

• Work performed in a standard office environment.

• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.

• Resume/CV

• Three work references with their contact information including email addresses; references submittedshould be professional and not personal, and at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

• Letter of interest

Importantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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,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 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) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [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.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.