Course Coordinator - Rhetoric

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin on the OnRamps program is seeking a Course Coordinator - Rhetoric to support fidelity of the Rhetoric courses and provide high-level instructional and professional development services to instructors, students, and UT faculty.

The role requires a Master’s in English or Rhetoric, 3 years teaching experience, proficiency with Canvas LMS, and strong customer service and communication skills for engaging multiple stakeholders in an educational support setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, Rhetoric, or closely related field.
• Three years teaching experience at high school or college level.
• Proficiency with Canvas LMS or similar LMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 instructional and professional development support to OnRamps instructors.
• Co-develop annual professional learning institutes with leadership team.
• Maintain networks of instructors via newsletters and conferences.
• Monitor curriculum fidelity and provide feedback on student engagement and integrity.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Master's degree in English, Rhetoric, or closely related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

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
• Hybrid telework available

Course Coordinator - Rhetoric

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

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

Purpose

Supports efforts and ensures fidelity of implementation of the OnRamps Rhetoric courses and coordinates a high-level of instructional and professional development service and support to OnRamps Instructors, OnRamps Students, and UT Faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provides 1:1 instructional, professional development, and technical service and support to OnRamps Instructors to ensure fidelity of implementation, teacher growth, retention, and satisfaction in the OnRamps Four Pillars. Uses standardized service and support strategies including instructor resource environment and provides just-in-time support as needed.
• 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.
• Uses standardized relationship building strategies to cultivate and leads a facilitated network of Onramps Instructors within the assigned course subject-area through yearlong, ongoing professional development activities by maintaining weekly Newsletters, monthly virtual conferences, and virtual or in-person site visits as needed.
• Executes the systems to monitor curriculum implementation to ensure fidelity to the pillar of college-aligned content. Provides feedback to students as needed, including using data to observe student engagement and processing instances of academic integrity.
• Ensures the grading mechanism approved by the Instructor of Record is executed with fidelity, including grading and/or supervising grading of college credit assignments, calibration, quality assurance protocols, and other intensive assessment activities.
• Utilizes data that illuminates student learning and engagement which could include course engagement, college submissions, and learning outcomes. Employs a data driven decision process that guides professional learning, instructor and student support, enhancement proposals, and daily workflows.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders to align work and collectively serve the OnRamps mission. Modes include online, telephone, and in-person communication. Provides exceptional customer service, technical support, and a willingness to solve problems with professionalism, positivity, tact and decorum.
• Supports and engages in designated special projects as assigned that support the mission and strategic direction of OnRamps as an organization.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, Rhetoric, or closely related field and meet the Instructor of Record requirements for Rhetoric.
• Three years teaching experience at a high school or college level.
• Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) or another LMS.
• 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 in Rhetoric courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in English, Rhetoric, or closely related field and one year teaching experience.
• Proficient at managing large projects using data or project management software such as Smartsheet.
• Experience developing and delivering professional-development initiatives for high school teachers.
• Experience developing and maintaining online professional learning communities for students and/or teachers.
• Attention to detail and ability to move multiple projects forward.

Salary

$60,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• 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

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.