About the Role
Supports efforts and ensures fidelity of implementation of the OnRamps Chemistry courses to coordinate a high-level of instructional and professional development service and support to OnRamps Instructors.
Responsibilities
- Supports OnRamps Instructors in implementing courses with fidelity along the OnRamps Four Pillars.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders by providing exceptional customer service, technical support, and problem-solving with professionalism, positivity, tact and decorum.
- Co-develops and implements annual professional learning institutes during Summer, Fall, and Spring for Onramps instructors in close collaboration with the Course Leads, OnRamps Assistant Director, and Professional Learning and Development team to ensure and enhance course implementation aligned to the OnRamps Four Pillars.
- Implements on-going professional development and learning activities through weekly communication, monthly virtual meetings, and professional learning institutes.
- Uses standardized relationship building strategies to cultivate and lead a facilitated network of OnRamps Instructors.
- Develops and implements interventions for instructors with implementation challenges and those that are onboarded to OnRamps after annual Summer Institutes and throughout the academic year Including but not limited to virtual meetings, coaching support, creating video examples, video streaming into classes.
- Utilizes data to ensure fidelity of implementation of OnRamps courses using data science methodologies, such as instructor engagement, pacing, and submissions.
- Supports fidelity of implementation may include instructor resources in headquarters and investigations of academic integrity.
- Facilitates an instructor support system using mentor instructors and online platforms to provide extra support for new OnRamps Instructors.
- Sustains a virtual community for our instructors across the state by utilizing online platforms and mentor instructors.
- Supports and engages in designated special projects as assigned that support the mission and strategic direction of OnRamps as an organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, education, or related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of High School teaching and learning.
- Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders with decorum and tact.
- Five years teaching experience at a high school or college level.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Skills
- Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) or another LMS.
- Proficient in Smartsheet or other Project Management system.
- Ability to communicate technical information to lay audiences using a respectful, client-focused approach.
Location
- AUSTIN, TX
Work Type
- Hybrid work environment
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Five years teaching experience at a high school or college level.
- Three years teaching experience at a high school or college level.
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, education, or related field.
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, education, or related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 +
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays
- Eligible for hybrid telework
About the Company
- UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage, Retirement contributions, Paid vacation and sick time, Paid holidays, Eligible for hybrid telework.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
