Assistant Director for Business of Bioscience

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Hybrid telework (Austin)

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Assistant Director for the Business of Bioscience within OnRamps to lead course development, instructor networks, and data-driven improvements across distance, hybrid, and in-person delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in education or related field with experience leading teams, strong customer service, and proficiency with Canvas LMS. Hybrid Austin-area work is offered along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field.
• Experience leading teams toward goals and outcomes.
• Excellent customer service with stakeholders.
• Ability to translate technical info for non-experts.
• Understanding of high school teaching and learning.
• Proficiency with Canvas LMS or similar systems.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team to develop bioscience business courses with timely delivery.
• Builds a network of instructors and coordinators for support.
• Drives data-driven instructor coaching across courses.
• Manages staff work, schedules, and professional development.
• Uses adult learning and cognitive theories in course design.
• Collaborates across units to recruit and implement courses.
• Develops budgets and reports for grants and university requirements.
• Applies evaluation procedures to monitor outcomes and improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication to lay audiences

Canvass Canvas LMS familiarity

Education

Master's degree in education

Master's degree in business or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director for Business of Bioscience

Hiring Department:

OnRamps

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2030

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

General Notes

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 in Austin area

For more details, please see HR Benefits and Total Rewards.

Position requires up to 10% travel throughout the state of Texas. Weekends and evenings possible to support course implementation, including during summer, spring, and fall professional learning institutes and enrollment deadlines.

Purpose

Position leads the development and implementation of two business of bioscience courses in partnership with other colleges and units at The University of Texas at Austin to ensure quality implementation of OnRamps dual enrollment courses. Position leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of distance, hybrid, and in-person student learning, and professional learning experiences that elevate instructional practices across OnRamps. Role requires deep expertise in educational psychology, curriculum theory, pedagogical content knowledge, with a strong foundation in K–12 teaching and administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team to develop two courses related to the business of bioscience for effective implementation using client parameters and in collaboration with cooperating departments. Ensures the courses meet quality standards that reflect The University of Texas at Austin and OnRamps dual enrollment courses and meets required timelines for delivery.
• Ensures the development of a facilitated network of OnRamps Instructors through leadership of course staff and implementation coordinators to provide intervention, system-level support, or just-in-time support via online, telephone, and in-person communication and leads virtual conferences. Develops innovative strategies to promote online and in-person community of learning and knowledge exchange.
• Leads ongoing implementation and facilitation of the OnRamps Professional Learning year-long cycle across multiple courses with the goal of providing instructors data driven sessions designed to increase student success. Identifies areas for continuous improvement and leads course staff in the implementation of coaching and instructor support strategies that meets needs across courses.
• Leads OnRamps course staff to successfully support OnRamps Instructors in implementing courses with fidelity along the OnRamps Four Pillars. Provides guidance and coaching, allocates and oversees work, manages work schedules, and promotes and supports employee development using proven methods. Works with course staff to develop and implement interventions as needed. Designs and use data-driven approaches to ensure ongoing staff growth and program improvements.
• Utilizes adult learning and cognitive learning science theories to ensure the effectiveness of course development and continuous improvement cycles of the business of bioscience courses to increase success of Instructor implementation and overall student success. Supports the process through coordination of resources and direct content development and review.
• Collaborates across multiple teams within the organization, across departments, and other units at the university to ensure effective delivery and implementation of the courses. Develops systems with the OnRamps Partnerships team to ensure effective recruitment cycles on an annual basis.
• Develops and manages budgets for course development, student recruitment, and effective implementation in collaboration with the Executive Director and administrative staff. Monitors expenditures and completes reports in compliance with requirements stipulated by the University and grants administration. Maintains and submits financial records and other documentation as required.
• Applies standard evaluation procedures to analyze data and monitor, evaluate, and document program outcomes through recurring issue tracking and reporting. Utilizes data to apply principle of continuous improvement to OnRamps Instructor experience, student learning, and special projects.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, instructional design, organizational development, public administration, business, or a related field.
• Experience leading teams to meet goals and strategic outcomes.
• 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.
• Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) or another LMS.
• Demonstrated ability to teach oneself new things, develop mastery, and adjust to rapidly changing needs with an organization.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in education, instructional design, organizational development, public administration, business, or a related field.
• Experience developing curriculum, preferably for online delivery.
• Experience developing and maintaining online professional learning communities for students and/or teachers.

Salary Range

$100,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Position requires up to 10% travel throughout the state of Texas.
• Weekends and evenings possible to support course implementation, including during summer, spring, and fall professional learning institutes and enrollment deadlines.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Shared desk environment.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Use of manual dexterity.

Required Materials

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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.

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.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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.

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.

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.

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 and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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.