Phase2 Technology
Assistant Director (UT GUIDES 2025 Project Director)
Phase2 Technology, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Director (UT GUIDES 2025 Project Director)
Hiring Department:
Curriculum and Instruction
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
HOUSTON, TX
Purpose Reporting to the Senior Director at the Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI), the Assistant Director will oversee the UT GEAR UP for Industry Development and Educational Success (UT GUIDES 2025) grant from the US Department of Education, providing leadership and direction to ensure successful implementation of college and career readiness services for 5,423 GEAR UP students and families in Houston and East Texas. The Assistant Director will be responsible for hiring and supervising staff, building and managing partnerships, overseeing data collection and reporting, developing and managing budgets, and maintaining compliance with grant requirements.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction for UT GUIDES 2025 grant activities, ensuring successful implementation and compliance.
Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and empower staff, ensuring clear communication and expectations.
Manage annual budget of $4.3 million and oversee grant expenditures and reporting.
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with partners and manage contracts.
Oversee all data collection and reporting on the grant, including APR and FPR.
Represent IPSI/UT GEAR UP at conferences and convenings, informing stakeholders.
Develop and implement actions to enhance project value and troubleshoot challenges.
Perform other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications Master's degree in Education, Business Administration, or Public Affairs/Administration. Minimum of 8 years of experience administering K-12 or higher education student services or academic development programs. Experience with federal programs and grants. Experience working with multiple partners in a program or major service delivery project. Extensive knowledge of college readiness issues and low‑income, first‑generation student populations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Extensive knowledge of the administrative structure of a large research university. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications Prior experience as a program director, assistant director, or comparable position. Experience with GEAR UP. Experience with grant and contract development, writing, and submitting proposals. Previous supervisory experience. Familiarity with UT Austin systems and contract processes. Preferably located in the Houston or East Texas area with frequent trips to central Texas.
Salary Range $90,000 plus depending on qualifications.
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Job will require frequent travel.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with contact information (at least one supervisor reference)
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 will be uploaded in the Application Questions section. Before submitting your online job application, ensure 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, apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. Log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the navigation menu, and update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. Respond to application questions to upload any additional Required Materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin 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, activities, and admissions.
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Assistant Director (UT GUIDES 2025 Project Director)
Hiring Department:
Curriculum and Instruction
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
HOUSTON, TX
Purpose Reporting to the Senior Director at the Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI), the Assistant Director will oversee the UT GEAR UP for Industry Development and Educational Success (UT GUIDES 2025) grant from the US Department of Education, providing leadership and direction to ensure successful implementation of college and career readiness services for 5,423 GEAR UP students and families in Houston and East Texas. The Assistant Director will be responsible for hiring and supervising staff, building and managing partnerships, overseeing data collection and reporting, developing and managing budgets, and maintaining compliance with grant requirements.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction for UT GUIDES 2025 grant activities, ensuring successful implementation and compliance.
Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and empower staff, ensuring clear communication and expectations.
Manage annual budget of $4.3 million and oversee grant expenditures and reporting.
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with partners and manage contracts.
Oversee all data collection and reporting on the grant, including APR and FPR.
Represent IPSI/UT GEAR UP at conferences and convenings, informing stakeholders.
Develop and implement actions to enhance project value and troubleshoot challenges.
Perform other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications Master's degree in Education, Business Administration, or Public Affairs/Administration. Minimum of 8 years of experience administering K-12 or higher education student services or academic development programs. Experience with federal programs and grants. Experience working with multiple partners in a program or major service delivery project. Extensive knowledge of college readiness issues and low‑income, first‑generation student populations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Extensive knowledge of the administrative structure of a large research university. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications Prior experience as a program director, assistant director, or comparable position. Experience with GEAR UP. Experience with grant and contract development, writing, and submitting proposals. Previous supervisory experience. Familiarity with UT Austin systems and contract processes. Preferably located in the Houston or East Texas area with frequent trips to central Texas.
Salary Range $90,000 plus depending on qualifications.
Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Job will require frequent travel.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with contact information (at least one supervisor reference)
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 will be uploaded in the Application Questions section. Before submitting your online job application, ensure 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, apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. Log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the navigation menu, and update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. Respond to application questions to upload any additional Required Materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin 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, activities, and admissions.
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