Associate Director, Creating Conditions for Impact

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a close strategic thought partner to the Director of Systemic Transformation, shaping the vision for the Creating Conditions for Impact Team with a postsecondary systems lens in alignment with the Dana Center's mission.

You will collaborate with leadership in communications, evaluation, and development to ground policy and systems-change strategies in current research and evaluation findings and to communicate impact effectively.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree and 10–12 years in postsecondary education with math/statistics/data science focus.
• 5 years of leadership experience in a postsecondary setting with math/data focus.
• Ability to think strategically, collaborate across teams, and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a close strategic thought partner to the Director of Systemic Transformation.
• Lead design and execution of systems-change and workforce-alignment initiatives for postsecondary math.
• Build relationships with national education leaders, funders, policymakers, and stakeholders.
• Represent the Dana Center at high-level forums to advance systemic change.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Systems change

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-system collaboration

Research and evaluation

Education

Doctoral degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics Education, Statistics Education, Higher Education Leadership, Public Policy, or a related field

Job description

* Serve as a close strategic thought partner to the Director of Systemic Transformation, contributing substantively to the vision and strategy for the Creating Conditions for Impact Team, especially from a postsecondary systems lens, and ensuring alignment with the Dana Center's mission.* Partner with leadership of the communications, evaluation, and development to ensure the team's policy and systems-change strategies are grounded in current research and evaluation findings as well as effectively communicating and contributing to the field.* Lead the team in cultivating and sustaining professional networks that foster collaboration, innovation, and shared accountability across systems, especially in postsecondary education.* Lead the design and execution of systems-change, and workforce-alignment initiatives, with particular attention to postsecondary mathematics, that remove barriers for students and connect PK-12, postsecondary, and workforce preparation systems.* Shape strategies, drawing on deep field expertise and postsecondary mathematics and workforce alignment knowledge, that connect and strengthen collaboration between postsecondary mathematics and workforce systems, ensuring seamless transitions for learners and alignment with workforce needs.* Build and sustain strong relationships with national education leaders, funders, policymakers, and workforce stakeholders, with particular attention to postsecondary mathematics departments and programs.* Cultivate relationships with leaders across K-12, postsecondary, and workforce sectors to advance systemic change and foster collaboration across these systems.* Represent the Dana Center in high-level forums to advance systemic change efforts and expand the Center's influence.* Collaborate with the Director of Systemic Transformation and other Center leaders to identify new opportunities for partnerships and field engagement.* Doctoral degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics Education, Statistics Education, Higher Education Leadership, Public Policy, or a related field.* 10-12 years of experience in postsecondary education, with demonstrated expertise in postsecondary mathematics, statistics, data science, policy development, systems change, or workforce alignment.* 5 years of leadership experience in a postsecondary setting (e.g., Department Chair, Principal Investigator, Program Leader, Dean, Associate Dean, Provost, etc.) with a specific focus in mathematics, statistics, or data science.* Demonstrated experience in postsecondary mathematics - (e.g., teaching, program leadership, curriculum or pathway reform, or leadership with systemic change work within postsecondary mathematics departments or programs).* Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, balance multiple priorities, work collaboratively across teams, and work well under pressure.* Demonstrated experience supervising developing staff and managing complex projects.* Strong organizational and communication skills, written and verbal.* Experience working with national organizations and experts, policymakers, and facilitating professional networks to advance policies and practices that drive systemic change and scalability.* Demonstrated ability to work across systems, including PK-12, postsecondary, and workforce preparation, to foster alignment and collaboration.* K-12 leadership experience, or experience building partnerships between K-12 and postsecondary systems, that supports cross-system alignment.* Demonstrated ability to effectively use data, research, and evidence to inform policy and practice.* Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and lead systemic change efforts in education.* Experience advancing postsecondary mathematics policies and practices that directly connect to workforce readiness and postsecondary success.* Experience partnering with evaluation or research teams to use evidence to demonstrate impact and inform strategy.* Proven success in securing funding and managing relationships with funders.**Start Here, Change the World**At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. 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